ZHBackup – Backup, Restore & Migration
by Zain Hassan · Backup
Also makes 1 other plugin · 10+ installs across the portfolio →
WordPress backup plugin for full-site backup, restore, and migration. Chunked database export, scheduled backups, and server-side restore.
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Health
A 85/100
Few reviews
Active installs
10+
≈17 estimated
Momentum
-22%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: “backup”, “clone” and “migrate” aren't earning a slot. You list them, but you're not in the first 24 results for those searches. WordPress.org counts only your first five tags, so free the slot for a search you can win.
85 health vs 75 average across 555 Backup plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →1.0%
of downloads still active
At least 10 of 1K lifetime downloads are still running, below its category: the median Backup plugin keeps 1.6%, across 284 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 10 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
Most to gain: Rating quality
Updated 60 days ago
Tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current branch or newer
5.0★ over 3 reviews, smoothed to 4.15★ and held back under 25 reviews
5 of 5 tags set · short description in place
To rank higher: Too few reviews to rank on quality — nudge happy users to leave one.
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.
Not enough tracked days yet to call a direction. Momentum needs at least three keywords measured a week or more apart.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| backup your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| clone your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| migrate your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| restore your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| wordpress backup your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
3 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 0 listed. 3 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words). 5 of its tags aren't in the top 24 for their own search.
What to do about it
- “backup”, “clone” and “migrate” aren't earning a slot. You list them, but you're not in the first 24 results for those searches. WordPress.org counts only your first five tags, so free the slot for a search you can win.
Daily downloads
Since 23 Apr 2026 · 192 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 242 · peaks are release surges
Directory rank
Ranked about #30,100 to #45,000, alongside the other plugins at 10+ installs. Plugins with the same install count swap places between wp.org requests, so this is where most of them sit. Checked monthly, last on 21 Oct 2026.
Health trend
Composite health score, snapshotted daily
Update activity
Downloads in the last 30 days for every 1,000 active sites.
Not enough installs to measure. This needs at least 100 active sites; below that, a handful of downloads reads as tens of thousands.
Release cadence
Actively maintainedHow often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.
10
releases in the last 12 months
2mo ago
latest release · v2.4.3 · 2 Sep 2026
10
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
Estimated active installs
The public count shows “10+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Modeled within the band wp.org reports; tightens as we track daily.
Install history since 22 Apr 2026
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ Luqman Altaf5mo ago
I used this plugin to migrate my website from localhost to a live server, and the entire process was smooth and hassle-free. Creating backups, exporting, and importing data was simple and efficient. Everything worked perfectly without any issues, saving me a lot of time. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a reliable backup and migration solution. This topic was modified 1 month, 1 week ago by Luqman Altaf.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ runthegold5mo ago
I’ve started using this backup & migration plugin whilst looking for a far more simple alternative than those in comparison overloaded with functionalities. This is a perfect tool, fault-free, quick, easy to use and very lightweight. Excellent plugin for backup & migration!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Khuram Saleem5mo ago
I’ve tested many WordPress backup and migration plugins, and this one is genuinely impressive. The plugin handles full website migration smoothly, including database export/import, media files, and root files without complicated setup. What I really liked: Easy-to-use interface Fast backup and restore process Full migration support Export/import database functionality Media and root files backup support Lightweight and reliable The migration process worked smoothly even on larger websites, and everything was transferred correctly without issues. The developer has clearly focused on performance and usability. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a reliable WordPress backup and migration solution.
Read on wp.org ↗
Security history
via Wordfence IntelligenceThe 1 disclosed vulnerability is patched in the current version (2.4.3). Sites still on an older version should update.
- Patched Medium · 5.3 ZHBackup – Backup, Restore & Migration <= 2.4.2 - Unauthenticated Information Exposure ↗2026-09-09 CVE-2026-81804 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor Affects <= 2.4.2 Patched in 2.4.3
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.
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
7 of 8 pass · checked 26 Oct 2026Can an assistant quote this readme? Eight deterministic checks over the wp.org listing, no model involved.
- ✓ Says what it does "WordPress backup plugin for full-site backup, restore, and migration. Chunked database export, scheduled ba..."
- ✓ Has a FAQ 17 questions in the FAQ.
- ✓ FAQ asks real questions 17 of 17 read like questions a user would type.
- ! Names who it is for One audience phrase ("use it"); say who the plugin is for and what they use it for.
- ✓ Names what it works with Mentions Elementor.
- ✓ Headings and lists 2 headings and 3 lists.
- ✓ Enough to quote 4,195 characters of description.
- ✓ Tags match the text All 5 tags appear in the text.
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
No tier crossings observed yet.
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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Clone 40K+ installs · 4.1★ · 4 shared tags B -
InstaWP Connect – 1-click WP Staging & Migration 40K+ installs · 4.2★ · 4 shared tags B -
1-Click WordPress Migration Plugin – Backup, Migrate & Clone 400+ installs · 4.4★ · 4 shared tags A -
All-in-One WP Migration and Backup 5M+ installs · 4.5★ · 3 shared tags A -
WPvivid — Backup, Migration & Staging 900K+ installs · 4.9★ · 3 shared tags A -
Backuply – Backup, Restore, Migrate and Clone 600K+ installs · 4.5★ · 3 shared tags A
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