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Best file backup plugins for WordPress

The most popular file backup plugins for WordPress in November 2026, in WordPress.org’s own popular order, which follows active installs. WP Easy Backup leads with 100+ active installs, ahead of Nifty Backups (70+). All 2 plugins tagged “file 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 2 file backup plugins

  1. 1.
    WP Easy Backup

    The most installed file backup plugin, with 100+ active installs. Only 2 reviews so far, last updated 12 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 3.7.41.

  2. 2.
    Nifty Backups

    70+ active installs. Rated 5.0 from 12 reviews, updated 6 months ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.9.11.

All 2 plugins tagged “file backup”