Manage all your WordPress sites in one place - updates, uptime, backups & security.
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Health
A 91/100
no flags
Active installs
900+
≈1K estimated
Momentum
+22%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Swap “backup” for “uptime”. “backup” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “uptime” sits at #18 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
91 health vs 75 average across 556 Backup plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →0.3%
of downloads still active
At least 900 of 291.4K lifetime downloads are still running, below its category: the median Backup plugin keeps 1.6%, across 285 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 6 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.
Excellent listing optimization
Well tuned across the board
Updated 5 days ago
Tested up to WordPress 7.2, the current branch or newer
4.8★ over 63 reviews, smoothed to 4.49★
5 of 5 tags set · short description in place
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.
46
Momentum
Holding steady
+0.1
Velocity
places per keyword, 28d
36%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 28d
+0.4
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| umbrella your tag | #6 | #6 | 0 |
| uptime | #18 | #10 | 0 |
| backup your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| dashboard your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| manage your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| security your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
16 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 2 listed. 14 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words). 4 of its tags aren't in the top 24 for their own search.
What to do about it
- Swap “backup” for “uptime”. “backup” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “uptime” sits at #18 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 · 1,489 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 18.4K · 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.
6
releases in the last 12 months
5d ago
latest release · v5.7.2 · 27 Oct 2026
95
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin. 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 “900+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band today and the previous band took 3.4 years to cross, so the real count is still just under 1K.
Install history since 8 Apr 2015
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ alexandreracine6.8y ago
Sure, free for 15 days, but there is no free plans for individuals after the trial. This extention is made for companies, not individuals.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ J Green6.8y ago
I love having all my clients’ websites in one place with all WP & security management settings accessible. This WordPress Site Management system is all around awesome, and their support is better than any I’ve experienced. If I have a problem or a question, they are quick and thorough in responding and seeing any issue resolved.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ memralife7.7y ago
Running a number of sites with associated staging sites, this management system just works. Keeps all the sites up to date with one logon and interface. Copes with sites with dodgy plugins that don’t play well – love the Shield Central profiles, makes sorting this so easy – and the support is quick and courteous, even when the problem is another plugin not doing what it should.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ deepblueronan778.4y ago
After good a bit of research into WordPress Security Software, I decided to check out take the 14-day free trial of iControlWP. I opted for the ‘Agency Pro’ package as it includes all the add ons and the daily backups. I am really impressed with this plugin and am only sorry that I didn’t start using it earlier. The installation was really very easy and the plugin has already helped us close a lot of vulnerabilities (many of which we weren’t aware of) and add additional layers of security to our client websites. In a very short space of time, we’ve managed to streamline our WordPress maintenance and greatly simplify our workflow and increase our security.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ cherlihy8.7y ago
By far the BEST admin kit for administering multiple wordpress sites along with their security product called Shield. It’s a one-stop resource to cover all and administer ALL your wordpress sites from one incredible dashboard. I highly recommend to anyone. Also the customer support is excellent.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ shadley8.8y ago
I’ve been using this system for a little while now with around 35 sites. I found the backup side of system works more reliably than some of the other backup plugins I’ve tried in the past (backupbuddy / duplicator etc.) – you never know how good a backup system is until you try to restore and this system has not let me down. When it comes to offering maintenance to your clients it’s very affordable to be able to pick and choose which features you need. It’s definitely worth trying out the free 30 day trial and see how you get on.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ dmahler8.8y ago
As my title states, the only regret I have is that I didn’t find this plugin earlier! What a time saver for a small company like mine. We manage multiple websites as a webmaster for small companies and I used to do all the updates and backups manually. iControlWP enables me to backup my clients continuously and keep up with updates in a timely manner all with a White Label support interface. And support is phenomenal! Thank you!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ neillebo8.8y ago
Not only is the product amazing, but I am blown away by the customer service and attention to detail. I had the smallest of issues. Real small. I was treated like some king who was spending thousands of dollars with them. We are also talking instant response at ANY hour of the day (once at 3 am and once at 5am).. Unreal. I don’t often write reviews, but not only is the product flawless, these are guys that you can stand behind and know they have your backs. I sound fake because I am that thrilled.. This topic was modified 8 years, 6 months ago by neillebo.
Read on wp.org ↗
Security history
via Wordfence IntelligenceAll 2 disclosed vulnerabilities are patched in the current version (5.7.2). Sites still on an older version should update.
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.
Behavioral tests
via WP HiveAutomated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 7.0
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.
Not measured yet for this plugin’s topics. Its tracked searches are not among the measured topics. See the topics measured so far.
Readme readiness
6 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 "Manage all your WordPress sites in one place - updates, uptime, backups & security."
- ✓ Has a FAQ 7 questions in the FAQ.
- ✓ FAQ asks real questions 7 of 7 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 Google Analytics, Cloudflare.
- ! Headings and lists 0 headings and 2 lists; assistants quote headed sections and bullet lists, not paragraphs.
- ✓ Enough to quote 1,526 characters of description.
- ✓ Tags match the text 4 of 5 tags appear in the text; "dashboard" does not.
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2026-11-01 1K+ → 900+ down after 1224 days in tier
- 2023-06-26 2K+ → 1K+ down after 1 days in tier
- 2023-06-25 1K+ → 2K+ up after 16 days in tier
- 2023-06-09 2K+ → 1K+ down after 1 days in tier
- 2023-06-08 1K+ → 2K+ up after 2 days in tier
- 2023-06-06 2K+ → 1K+ down after 23 days in tier
- 2023-05-14 1K+ → 2K+ up after 1 days in tier
- 2023-05-13 2K+ → 1K+ down after 1059 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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Jetpack – AI Agents & MCP, Security, Backup & Analytics 3M+ installs · 3.7★ · 2 shared tags B -
ManageWP Worker 1M+ installs · 4.6★ · 2 shared tags A -
Admin Menu Editor 300K+ installs · 4.6★ · 2 shared tags A -
InfiniteWP Client 200K+ installs · 4.4★ · 2 shared tags A -
Modular DS: Monitor, update, and backup multiple websites 40K+ installs · 4.9★ · 2 shared tags A -
Kadence Central – Site Management, Backups, Security, and Reporting 30K+ installs · 4.0★ · 2 shared tags A
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