Everest Backup – WordPress Cloud Backup, Migration, Restore & Cloning Plugin
by everestthemes · Backup
Everest Backup is a modern tool that will take care of your website's backups, restoration, migration, and cloning.
Try it live opens a temporary test site in your browser, which can take about 20 seconds to load. Plugins that rely on outside services or a full server may not work completely there.
Health
B 75/100
Open vulnerability
Active installs
3K+
≈3.5K estimated
Momentum
+16%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Swap “clone”, “migration” and “migrate wordpress” for “cloning”, “care” and “cloud backup”. “clone” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “cloning” sits at #5 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “migration” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “care” sits at #15 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “migrate wordpress” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #24. “cloud backup” sits at #15 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
75 health vs 75 average across 557 Backup plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →1.9%
of downloads still active
At least 3K of 157.8K lifetime downloads are still running, in line with its category: the median Backup plugin keeps 1.6%, across 286 plugins.
Downloads count every update, not just first installs, so older and more frequently released plugins read lower. Compare against other Backup plugins, not across the directory. wp.org reports active installs as the bottom of a band, so the real rate is this or higher.
This plugin shipped 4 releases in the last 12 months, and every existing install that updated counted as another download. wp.org publishes no split between first installs and updates, so we show the raw rate rather than guess at one.
Details
Directory ranking optimization
How it's scored →How well this listing is tuned to rank in WordPress.org search, on the factors an owner controls. Not popularity, optimization.
Well optimized
Most to gain: Support resolution
Updated 74 days ago
Tested up to WordPress 7.0.8, the current branch or newer
4.4★ over 45 reviews, smoothed to 4.24★
5 of 5 tags set · short description in place
0 of 1 support threads resolved in the last 2 months
To rank higher: Mark more forum threads resolved — the resolved ratio feeds the ranking.
Get the full rank-higher report →Search visibility
How it's tracked →Directory searches this plugin turns up in, and which way each one is moving. WordPress.org publishes no history of search positions, so this starts the day we first tracked a keyword and never backfills.
42
Momentum
Losing ground
-0.0
Velocity
places per keyword, 28d
29%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 28d
-0.1
Acceleration
recent half vs earlier
wp.org is where the directory puts the plugin for that search. On merit is where it would sit if results were ranked on rating, support and updates, without the install boost. The last column is how far the wp.org position moved, from our first reading in the last 90 days to the latest.
| Keyword | wp.org | On merit | wp.org move, 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| everest | #2 | #4 | 0 |
| cloning | #5 | #8 | — |
| pcloud your tag | #9 | #9 | 0 |
| site cloning | #5 | #8 | up 1 |
| cloud backup | #15 | #20 | down 2 |
| care | #15 | #20 | down 3 |
| restore | #22 | #20 | 0 |
| backup your tag | #22 | #21 | up 1 |
| migrate wordpress your tag | #24 | #19 | down 2 |
| auto backup | #15 | #17 | down 1 |
| local backup | #16 | #20 | up 2 |
| scheduled backup | #17 | #18 | 0 |
| website backup | #21 | #22 | down 1 |
| plugin backup | #21 | #22 | 0 |
| wordpress backup | #23 | #23 | down 1 |
| website migration | #23 | #18 | 0 |
| cloud storage | #23 | #23 | up 1 |
| files backup | #23 | #23 | up 1 |
| restore backup | #19 | #20 | 0 |
| backup restore | #19 | #18 | 0 |
| clone your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| migration your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
66 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 20 listed. 41 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words). 2 of its tags aren't in the top 24 for their own search.
What to do about it
- Swap “clone”, “migration” and “migrate wordpress” for “cloning”, “care” and “cloud backup”. “clone” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “cloning” sits at #5 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “migration” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “care” sits at #15 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “migrate wordpress” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #24. “cloud backup” sits at #15 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
Daily downloads
Since 5 Oct 2022 · 1,490 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 8.9K · peaks are release surges
Directory rank vs rivals
wp.org popularity rank over time · higher is better · when a rival's line climbs above yours, they've overtaken you
Rating trend
Star average over time · dips mark rough releases
Health trend
Composite health score, snapshotted daily
Update activity
How busy the existing users are, measured as downloads in the last 30 days for every 1,000 active sites. A spike means a new release everyone's pulling; a long, slow decline means an aging user base that updates less.
Release cadence
Actively maintainedHow often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.
4
releases in the last 12 months
2mo ago
latest release · v2.3.13 · 20 Aug 2026
60
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin · 86% run the current release. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.
Estimated active installs
The public count shows “3K+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band 10 months ago; a band this size takes about a year or more to cross, which places it about 50% of the way through.
Install history since 5 Jul 2022
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ knm71nz5mo ago
I was having a problem with the plug-in not working so contacted support. Very responsive and the team (in Nepal) was able to diagnose the problem as a browser add-on blocking the plugin. Backups and restores are now working great!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Bigyan Gautam7mo ago
The best free plugin for wordpress multisite migration I’ve come across so far.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ wpguy209812mo ago
the product is completely unusable!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ alexanderweb1.5y ago
I use Everest forms both free and premium versions across many websites and they all work very well and I like all the features and the ability to export entries to csv file. I recently ran into an issue and I turned to Sanju in support and all it took late in the evening was one ticket with a short description of the issue and the next morning it was fixed and back up and running. That is why you pay for support because when you need it … they have your back. Keep up the good work Everest. Thanks again Sanju.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ shanekweb1.9y ago
Problem finally solved
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ sblinnin2.6y ago
I’ve been using the Everest Backup Plugin for WordPress, and it’s been incredibly helpful. One of the standout features of the Everest Backup Plugin is its simplicity. Setting up regular backups of my website has never been easier. I easily set up automatic backups to regularly each month, as that is all I need. The flexibility offered by this plugin is truly remarkable. The Everest Backup Plugin lets me back up my entire website, specific files, or just the database. You get to choose the backup methods you use most often. I go for the full backup. Another aspect that I appreciate is the reliability of the backups. I’ve tested the restoration process multiple times, and each time, it worked flawlessly. Being able to quickly restore my website if anything goes wrong gives me great peace of mind. The plugin works with different storage options like Dropbox, Google Drive, and Amazon S3, making it more convenient. I can choose the storage option that best suits my needs, or my clients needs. My clients can pick the easiest backup and storage option, and I can back up an extra file for them in case they lose their original. The support provided by the Everest Backup Plugin team is also worth mentioning. Whenever I have a question or problem, their knowledgeable support team quickly helps me. I have even been able to talk to the founder and CEO, Prabin. The Everest Backup Plugin is a dependable and easy-to-use backup solution for WordPress websites. It’s an essential tool for any website owner serious about safeguarding their data. Highly recommended! By the way, I have been applying and personally using WordPress backups for 20 years. I used to have to do it manually. A ton of time has been saved and the hassles removed. It simply works out of the digital box. Just add your preferred Everest backup plugins of choice and start the process of backing up or restoring your WordPress instance. Thank you, Prabin Jha and your team for creating a reliable and safe backup solution. To your success! This topic was modified 2 years, 3 months ago by sblinnin.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Rabbit Manhattan2.7y ago
I first tried Everest Backup after experiencing a few migration and recovery failures with another plugin. Everest succeeded where the other plugin failed, so I switched to Everest. I also use the paid version of Everest. It’s been worth the money to me. Free or paid, backups run quickly. Logging is robust. If you have a paid version, you get a lot of flexibility in cloud options, scheduling, and other neat stuff. Support is a 10 of 10. The team is very responsive, capable, and friendly. The team iterates quickly. Everest is great. 👍
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ josekun2.7y ago
Initially, the plugin works smoothly, but then it gets stuck on a perpetual uploading loop. After contacting the company, they were very friendly, but nothing had happened after weeks. When they offered help, I gave them access, and that was the last I heard from them.There are still issues with the plugin, and it’s hard to tell if it is working or just showing progress without results.The sad part is that they no longer respond to messages. I regret installing this Plugin.
Read on wp.org ↗
Security history
via Wordfence Intelligence2 open vulnerabilities affect the current version (2.3.13). 8 of 10 disclosed are patched.
- Open Critical · 9.8 Everest Backup – WordPress Cloud Backup, Migration, Restore & Cloning Plugin <= 2.3.13 - Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution ↗2026-10-06 CVE-2026-39802 Improper Control of Generation of Code Affects <= 2.3.13 No patch available
- Patched High · 7.5 Everest Backup – WordPress Cloud Backup, Migration, Restore & Cloning Plugin <= 2.3.12 - Unauthenticated SQL Injection ↗2026-08-10 CVE-2026-66472 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command Affects <= 2.3.12 Patched in 2.3.13
- Patched High · 7.5 Everest Backup – WordPress Cloud Backup, Migration, Restore & Cloning Plugin <= 2.2.13 - Sensitive Invormation Disclosure via procstat Log ↗2024-11-05 CVE-2024-10028 Insecure Storage of Sensitive Information Affects <= 2.2.13 Patched in 2.2.14
- 2024-03-25 CVE-2023-7201 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type Affects <= 2.2.4 Patched in 2.2.5
- 2023-12-29 CVE-2023-52185 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor Affects < 2.2.0 Patched in 2.2.0
Vulnerability records provided by Wordfence Intelligence. Copyright 2012-2026 Defiant Inc. License and terms.
CVE records: Copyright 1999-2026 The MITRE Corporation. CVE terms of use.
Languages
via translate.wordpress.orgTranslated into 6 languages, 0 at 90% or more
AI assistants
How it's measured →Whether ChatGPT and Claude name this plugin when asked the category question, and whether the readme gives them something to quote.
Share of voice
How often each assistant names Everest Backup when asked about this topic, where it comes in the answer, and how that compares with its wp.org search position. Latest run 1 Nov 2026.
- Assistants
- ChatGPT, Claude
- Topics tracked
- Backup
Readme readiness
7 of 8 pass · checked 28 Oct 2026Can an assistant quote this readme? Eight deterministic checks over the wp.org listing, no model involved.
- ✓ Says what it does "Everest Backup is a modern tool that will take care of your website's backups, restoration, migration, and..."
- ✓ Has a FAQ 9 questions in the FAQ.
- ✓ FAQ asks real questions 9 of 9 read like questions a user would type.
- ! Names who it is for Never says who the plugin is for or what they use it for.
- ✓ Names what it works with Mentions WooCommerce, Multisite, Facebook, Amazon S3 and 3 more.
- ✓ Headings and lists 5 headings and 2 lists.
- ✓ Enough to quote 5,348 characters of description.
- ✓ Tags match the text 4 of 5 tags appear in the text; "migrate WordPress" does not.
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2026-01-02 4K+ → 3K+ down after 1 days in tier
- 2026-01-01 3K+ → 4K+ up after 2 days in tier
- 2025-12-30 4K+ → 3K+ down after 36 days in tier
- 2025-11-24 3K+ → 4K+ up after 1 days in tier
- 2025-11-23 4K+ → 3K+ down after 6 days in tier
- 2025-11-17 3K+ → 4K+ up after 4 days in tier
- 2025-11-13 4K+ → 3K+ down after 3 days in tier
- 2025-11-10 3K+ → 4K+ up after 1 days in tier
Competes with
The plugins that solve the same job, ranked by shared tags then reach, closest match first. The letter on the right is each plugin's health grade (A best, F worst).
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1-Click WordPress Migration Plugin – Backup, Migrate & Clone 400+ installs · 4.4★ · 3 shared tags A -
Trinity Backup – Backup, Migrate, Restore, Clone & Schedule Backups 100+ installs · 3.6★ · 3 shared tags -
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