WordPress backup plugin with scheduled jobs, restores and cloud destinations.
#5 of 6 in Backup Plugins by Overall Score
BackWPup backs up WordPress files and databases to local or remote destinations and supports restore workflows from the plugin. Its current feature set includes scheduled and performance-aware backups, multisite support, WP-CLI management, and direct storage to services such as Google Drive, OneDrive, Amazon S3, Dropbox, and S3-compatible providers.
BackWPup can generate a unique trigger URL for an individual backup job, allowing an external cron service to initiate that job without relying entirely on ordinary WordPress traffic. Its restore workflow differs by edition: free users download and upload the archive, while Pro supports restoring directly from the backup list. A standalone restore application is available for recovery without dashboard access.
Calculated from facts we verified on BackWPup's own website, using published thresholds. Nobody can pay to change it. Together with Market Signal it makes the Overall Score of 46 that orders our lists.
Dimensions without verified data count as a neutral 2.5. Facts checked October 6, 2026. How the rating works
Computed from Ahrefs + Semrush data about BackWPup's own website. Not an assessment of the product itself. How this works →
Market Strength
22
Where it stands today
Momentum
50 Mixed ↕
Ahrefs and Semrush disagree on direction
Data Confidence
High
How much to trust it
Tick mark = category average.
Compared with 52 tracked WordPress tools. Data through September 2026, pulled October 6, 2026.
| Plan | Monthly | Annual (mo) |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | Not listed | $4.08 |
| Advanced | Not listed | $8.25 |
| Pro | Not listed | $16.58 |
Pricing shown reflects list prices as of our last check and may have changed. Confirm current pricing on BackWPup's website before purchasing.
Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, Amazon S3, Dropbox, Rackspace Cloud, SFTP
Not yet documented.
Why choose it: WordPress agencies and WooCommerce stores that need off-site backups, staging, migration, and order-aware recovery.
Why choose it: WordPress professionals moving, cloning, or backing up sites across hosts and cloud storage destinations.
Why choose it: WordPress site owners and agencies needing backups, site transfers, staging, and flexible remote-storage choices.
Why choose it: WordPress site owners and agencies that need scheduled off-site backups plus reliable restore and migration tools.
BackWPup offers a free plan, though it doesn't offer a separate free trial of paid tiers.
BackWPup starts at $4.08/mo, billed annually, on its Starter plan. Pricing was last checked October 6, 2026. Always confirm current pricing on the vendor's site before purchasing.
Commonly considered alternatives include BlogVault, Duplicator, WPvivid and UpdraftPlus. The Alternatives section on this page shows what each one is best at and its starting price.
