Nifty Backups: installs, ratings and growth stats
By NickDuncan · Rank #5268
Nifty Backups is a WordPress.org plugin tracked daily by HostList. Current WordPress.org active-install bucket: 70+. Rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 12 ratings. HostList snapshots installs, ratings, and support signals so you can see freshness and direction, then follow the hosting links below for WordPress and stack-fit guidance. Active installs are ranges published by WordPress.org, not exact counts. HostList rank is by active-install bucket only. This page is a hosting-support resource, not a paid plugin ranking.
HostList install rank: #5268. Download history appears after the next sync pass covers this slug. Use install buckets and ratings to shortlist, then follow the hosting links for stack fit.
Fully functional free WordPress backup plugin. Backup and restore your database tables and WordPress files quickly, easily and reliably.
Install trend
Daily downloads
Exact daily download counts from WordPress.org (not install buckets).
Daily download history will appear after the download sync covers this plugin.
Technical details
- Tested up to WordPress 6.9.5
- Requires PHP 7.4
- Last updated 4 May 2026
- Added to WordPress.org 2016-11-13
- View on WordPress.org
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FAQ
How many sites use Nifty Backups?
WordPress.org reports an active-install bucket of 70+. That is a rounded range, not an exact site count.
Is Nifty Backups actively maintained?
WordPress.org last listed an update on 4 May 2026. It is tested up to WordPress 6.9.5.
What hosting should I use with Nifty Backups?
Start with HostList guidance on Managed WordPress hosting. Match the host stack (caching layer, managed WordPress policies, ecommerce readiness) to what this plugin needs.
Data aggregated from WordPress.org. Active installs are published buckets, not exact counts.