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Best db backup plugins for WordPress

The most popular db backup plugins for WordPress in November 2026, in WordPress.org’s own popular order, which follows active installs. DB Backup leads with 70+ active installs, ahead of Zoneit Backup (10+) and Accu Auto Backup (10+). All 4 plugins tagged “db backup” are below, with figures from WordPress.org that update every day.

Installs aren’t everything: a recent release, a “Tested up to” that matches the current WordPress, and support threads that get resolved show a plugin is looked after. Open any plugin for its downloads, rank history and alternatives.

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Top 4 db backup plugins

  1. 1.
    DB Backup

    The most installed db backup plugin, with 70+ active installs. Only 3 reviews so far, last updated 8 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 4.9.35.

  2. 2.
    Zoneit Backup

    10+ active installs. Rated 5.0 from 5 reviews, last updated 1 year ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.6.11.

  3. 3.
    Accu Auto Backup

    10+ active installs. Only 3 reviews so far, last updated 4 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 5.9.20.

  4. 4.
    GW Database Backup

    Fewer than 10 active installs. No reviews yet, last updated 6 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 5.4.25.

All 4 plugins tagged “db backup”