XM-Backup
v0.9.1by Xavier Media · updated 14 years ago
Does a backup of your Wordpress database and, or your files in wp-content/uploads and saves it in a safe location.
- Rank
- #22,408
- Down10 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 43
- 40+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 14.3K
- 14,349 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
XM-Backup at a glance
XM-Backup is a WordPress plugin by Xavier Media with 40+ active installs, the #22,408 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 25% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 0.9.1 came out on May 19, 2012, more than 14 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.3.2. Among the 27 plugins tagged “Dropbox”, it ranks #7. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats71 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | XM-Backup |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 7 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 43 · -2.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 43 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 43 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 44 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 43 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 44 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 43 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 43 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 44 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 44 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 44 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 44 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 44 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 44 |
Rank over time
#22,408 · down 166 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #22,408 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #22,398 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #22,323 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #22,360 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #22,427 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #22,330 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #22,345 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #22,347 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #22,097 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #22,127 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #22,134 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #22,216 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #22,242 |
Growth %
Average -0.18% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -2.27% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +1.16% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -2.27% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +2.33% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -2.27% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
40+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 40+ |
| 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.
- v0.9100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.9.1
- Requires WordPress
- 2.7.0
- Tested up to
- 3.3.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Feb 20, 2012
- Last updated
- May 19, 2012
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about XM-Backup
How many websites use XM-Backup?
XM-Backup 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 #22,408 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has XM-Backup been downloaded?
14,349 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was XM-Backup last updated?
Version 0.9.1 came out on May 19, 2012 (14 years ago).
Is XM-Backup compatible with the latest WordPress?
XM-Backup’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.3.2, 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 XM-Backup still maintained?
Its last release was 14 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does XM-Backup have?
No one has reviewed XM-Backup on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to XM-Backup?
The plugins most like XM-Backup, by the tags they share, are Database Backup for WordPress (60K+), File Manager (10K+) and All-in-One WP Migration and Backup (5M+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 43 |
| Reported installs | 40+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 14.3K |
| Author | Xavier Media |
| First released | Feb 20, 2012 |
| Version | 0.9.1 |
| Requires WP | 2.7.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | May 19, 2012 |
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