WP S3 Backups
v0.3.0by DanCoulter · updated 17 years ago
Automatically back up important bits of your WordPress install to Amazon S3.
- Rank
- #21,927
- Down90 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 45
- 40+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 8K
- 7,998 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WP S3 Backups at a glance
WP S3 Backups is a WordPress plugin by DanCoulter with 40+ active installs, the #21,927 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 0.3.0 came out on Dec 14, 2009, more than 16 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 2.9.2. Among the 2 plugins tagged “backup automatic s3 zip backups scheduled”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2008.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats46 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WP S3 Backups |
|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 45 · +2.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 45 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 45 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 45 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 44 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 44 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 45 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 45 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 45 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 45 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 43 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 43 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 44 |
Rank over time
#21,927 · up 348 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #21,927 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #21,837 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #21,943 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #21,806 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #22,062 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #22,043 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #22,032 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #21,995 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #22,336 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #22,403 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #22,275 |
Growth %
Average +0.19% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +2.27% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -2.22% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +4.65% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -2.27% |
Active installs band
40+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 40+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v0.3100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.3.0
- Requires WordPress
- 2.8
- Tested up to
- 2.9.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Oct 12, 2008
- Last updated
- Dec 14, 2009
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WP S3 Backups
How many websites use WP S3 Backups?
WP S3 Backups is active on 40+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #21,927 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WP S3 Backups been downloaded?
7,998 times in total since 2008. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was WP S3 Backups last updated?
Version 0.3.0 came out on Dec 14, 2009 (16 years ago).
Is WP S3 Backups compatible with the latest WordPress?
WP S3 Backups’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 2.9.2, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is WP S3 Backups still maintained?
Its last release was 16 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does WP S3 Backups have?
No one has reviewed WP S3 Backups on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to WP S3 Backups?
The plugins most like WP S3 Backups, by the tags they share, are Automatic WordPress Backup (200+).
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 45 |
| Reported installs | 40+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 8K |
| Author | DanCoulter |
| First released | Oct 12, 2008 |
| Version | 0.3.0 |
| Requires WP | 2.8 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Dec 14, 2009 |
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