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Best files backup plugins for WordPress

The most popular files backup plugins for WordPress in November 2026, in WordPress.org’s own popular order, which follows active installs. WP Database Backup leads with 20K+ active installs, ahead of Backup Bolt (800+) and Site Backup (10+). All 5 plugins tagged “files 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 5 files backup plugins

  1. 1.
    WP Database Backup

    The most installed files backup plugin, with 20K+ active installs. Rated 4.5 from 102 reviews, updated 2 months ago.

  2. 2.
    Backup Bolt

    800+ active installs. Rated 4.7 from 13 reviews, updated 1 week ago.

  3. 3.
    Site Backup

    10+ active installs. No reviews yet, last updated 9 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 4.7.39.

  4. 4.
    BackupFlow

    Fewer than 10 active installs. No reviews yet, updated 2 months ago.

  5. 5.
    BackupScope

    Fewer than 10 active installs. No reviews yet, updated 3 weeks ago.

All 5 plugins tagged “files backup”