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Backuply
Freemium WordPress backup, restore and migration plugin from Softaculous with local, FTP and Google Drive storage free and more destinations in Pro.
Free installs600K+WordPress.org, active
Est. Pro installs~140KLikely 70K–280K
Vendor claims700K+Vendor's own figure
Rating4.5/5135 reviews
Price from$18/yrFreemium
Last updated22 Oct 2026Version 1.6.0
Overview
Backuply is a backup, restore and migration plugin from Softaculous, the company behind the Softaculous auto-installer and the Webuzo control panel. It builds on the backup engine Softaculous has used on hosting servers for years and packages it as a straightforward WordPress plugin.
The free version covers manual full or database-only backups stored locally, on an FTP server or in Google Drive. It also includes one-click restores and migration to a new host or domain: you restore a backup onto a fresh WordPress install and the plugin updates the site details.
What Pro adds
- Automatic backups at intervals from every 30 minutes to monthly, or on a custom cron schedule.
- Backup rotation that keeps a set number of automatic backups.
- Files-only, database-only or full backups.
- Extra destinations: FTPS, SFTP, Dropbox, OneDrive, Amazon S3, WebDAV and pCloud, plus S3-compatible storage such as Wasabi, DigitalOcean Spaces, Linode, Vultr and Cloudflare R2.
- Website cloning, WP-CLI commands and an automatic backup before core updates.
Backuply Cloud
Backuply Cloud is the vendor’s own storage. It comes with 10 GB on the cheapest cloud-only plan and with each Pro licence, and extra space can be bought per GB. The cloud plan can be bought without Pro.
Limitations
Scheduling, rotation and most destinations are Pro-only, so the free version suits occasional manual backups rather than hands-off protection. There are no incremental or real-time backups, no staging, no documented backup encryption and no white-label option. Restoring a site that will not load means manually extracting the archive and importing the SQL file. Multisite support is not clearly documented.
Pro prices are low, with an unlimited-sites licence that includes 100 GB of cloud storage. That makes Backuply a good-value pick for freelancers and small agencies who want scheduled off-site backups and simple migrations without paying for an enterprise service.
Best for: Budget-conscious site owners and small agencies who want simple scheduled off-site backups and migrations at a low annual price.
Backuply is an easy-to-use, low-cost backup plugin with a usable free tier and a Pro version that adds scheduling and many storage destinations at a modest price. It lacks advanced features such as incremental backups, staging and encryption, so larger or busier sites may want a more capable tool.
Pros
- Free version includes one-click restore and migration
- Google Drive and FTP destinations at no cost
- Low-priced Pro, including an unlimited-sites licence
- Wide range of Pro destinations, including S3-compatible and pCloud
- Bundled Backuply Cloud storage with Pro plans
- WP-CLI support and backup before core updates in Pro
Cons
- Scheduled backups and rotation require Pro
- No incremental or real-time backups
- No staging or white-label features
- Restoring a site that won't load is manual (extract archive, import SQL)
- Backup encryption and multisite support are not documented
Key features
What Backuply highlights on its WordPress.org page and its own website, split by version.
Free version WordPress.org
- Manual full-site backups
- Database-only backups
- Local server backup storage
- FTP backup destination
- Backup to Google Drive
- One-click restore
- Migrate to a new host or domain
- Exclude files, folders and tables
- Email notification setting
Pro / paid adds From $18/yr
- Scheduled automatic backups
- Custom cron backup schedules
- Backup rotation for auto backups
- Files-only, database-only or full backups
- FTPS and SFTP destinations
- Dropbox, OneDrive and Amazon S3
- S3-compatible storage (Wasabi, R2, Spaces)
- WebDAV and pCloud destinations
- Website cloning with URL updates
- WP-CLI backup commands
- Backup before WordPress core updates
- Bundled Backuply Cloud storage
Feature checklist
16 of 23 features we track in Backup & Migration, feature score 72/100
Backups 3/6
Scheduled backups Key
Automatic backups on a schedule (daily, weekly and so on).
Auto backups every 30 minutes to monthly, or custom cron schedules.
Paid version Personal
Incremental backups Key
Only backs up what changed since the last backup, saving time and space.
WordPress plugin makes full or database-only archives; no incremental mode listed.
Not included
Real-time backups
Backs up changes as they happen, useful for stores with constant orders.
No real-time or change-triggered backups are offered.
Not included
Choose what to back up
Database-only or files-only backups, include/exclude folders and tables.
Free database-only backups and file/table exclusions; files-only selection is in Pro.
Included
Built-in cloud storage
Backups stored on the vendor's own cloud, no separate storage account needed.
Backuply Cloud: 10 GB with Pro or the $18/year cloud-only plan; more space per GB.
Paid version Backuply Cloud
Encrypted backups
Encrypts backup archives or the database export.
No backup encryption is listed in the readme or documentation.
Not included
Storage destinations 6/6
Google Drive
Send backups to Google Drive.
Google Drive is available to all users, including free.
Included
Dropbox
Send backups to Dropbox.
Dropbox destination is a Pro feature.
Paid version Personal
Amazon S3
Send backups to Amazon S3.
Amazon S3 destination is a Pro feature.
Paid version Personal
S3-compatible storage
Backblaze B2, Wasabi, DigitalOcean Spaces and other S3-compatible services.
Wasabi, DigitalOcean Spaces, Linode, Vultr and Cloudflare R2 in Pro.
Paid version Personal
Microsoft OneDrive
Send backups to OneDrive.
Microsoft OneDrive destination is a Pro feature.
Paid version Personal
FTP / SFTP
Send backups to your own server over FTP or SFTP.
FTP is free; FTPS and SFTP (plus WebDAV) need Pro.
Included
Restore & migration 4/6
One-click restore Key
Restore a backup from the WordPress dashboard.
One-click restore of files and database from the dashboard, free.
Included
Restore when the site is down
Restore from outside WordPress (vendor dashboard or standalone installer) if the site won't load.
Manual restore: extract the archive via file manager and import the SQL in phpMyAdmin.
Partial
Site migration / cloning Key
Move or clone a site to a new host or domain.
Free migration to a different host or domain; cloning in Pro.
Included
URL search & replace
Rewrites URLs and paths in the database during migration.
Migration and cloning update site URLs and details for the new domain.
Included
Staging sites
Create a staging copy to test changes, then push them live.
No staging environment feature is offered.
Not included
Multisite support
Back up and restore WordPress multisite networks.
Multisite backup/restore is not documented; only a multisite activation fix appears in the changelog.
Not verified
Management 3/5
Retention rules
Keep a set number of backups or delete old ones automatically.
Backup rotation keeps up to 10 auto backups or unlimited.
Paid version Personal
Backup notifications
Email reports when backups succeed or fail.
Settings include an email address to notify about backups.
Included
Multi-site dashboard
Manage backups for many sites from one dashboard.
No central dashboard for managing backups across many sites.
Not included
WP-CLI commands
Run backups and restores from the command line.
WP-CLI commands for backups are a Pro feature.
Paid version Personal
White label
Rebrand the plugin for client sites.
No white-label option is listed in the readme, pricing or docs.
Not included
Pricing
Free
$0On WordPress.org
Backuply Cloud
$18per year1 site
Cloud storage plan only (10 GB); Pro plugin not required.
Personal
$39per year1 site
Pro features plus 10 GB Backuply Cloud.
Professional
$69per year5 sites
Pro features plus 25 GB Backuply Cloud.
Business
$249per yearUnlimited
All sites licence with 100 GB Backuply Cloud. Extra cloud storage from $1.70-$2.50/GB/year.
Prices are list prices from the vendor's site, checked 14 Oct 2026. Many vendors discount the first year.
How many sites use Backuply?
Free installs from WordPress.org, the vendor's own claim, and our estimate of paid installs.
Free version (WordPress.org)
600K+
Active installations reported by WordPress.org.
Vendor claim
700K+
Sites/users claimed on the vendor's website. source
Estimated Pro / paid installs
~140K
Our estimate, see method below.
How we estimated this: WordPress.org shows 600K+ free installs, which could mean anything from 600K to 700K. The vendor says 700K+ sites, so we put the free count halfway between the middle of that range and the vendor figure, at about 680K. About 680K free installs x 20% (the usual share of free sites that also run the paid version when many key features are paid) gives 140K. Likely range: 70K to 280K. This counts sites running the paid version, including sites whose licence has lapsed. Estimates are rough and based on public figures as of 14 Oct 2026.
Stats & health
Weekly downloads
28,723 downloads last week, 7.6M all time
Rating breakdown
| Version | 1.6.0 |
|---|---|
| Last updated | 22 Oct 2026 (12 days ago) |
| Tested up to | WordPress 7.1.4 |
| Requires | WordPress 4.7+, PHP 5.5+ |
| Support threads (2 months) | 3 of 3 resolved |
| On WordPress.org since | 22 Jul 2022 |
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FAQ
Is Backuply free?
Yes. Backuply has a free version on WordPress.org. Paid plans start at $18/yr.
How many sites use Backuply?
WordPress.org reports 600K+ active installations of the free version. The vendor claims 700K+ sites in total. We estimate around 140K sites run the paid version.
Does Backuply have scheduled backups?
Yes: paid version (Personal). Auto backups every 30 minutes to monthly, or custom cron schedules.
Does Backuply have incremental backups?
No: not included. WordPress plugin makes full or database-only archives; no incremental mode listed.
Does Backuply have one-click restore?
Yes: included. One-click restore of files and database from the dashboard, free.
Does Backuply have site migration / cloning?
Yes: included. Free migration to a different host or domain; cloning in Pro.
What does Backuply Pro add over the free version?
Pro adds scheduled automatic backups with rotation, files-only or database-only backups, many more destinations (Dropbox, OneDrive, S3, S3-compatible, SFTP, WebDAV, pCloud), website cloning and WP-CLI support.
How much does Backuply cost?
Pro starts at $39/year for one site, $69/year for five sites and $249/year for unlimited sites, each with Backuply Cloud storage. A cloud-only plan costs $18/year for 10 GB.
Can I schedule backups in the free version?
No. Automatic and custom-cron schedules are Pro features; the free version makes manual backups.
Can Backuply migrate my site?
Yes. Even the free version can restore a backup onto a WordPress install on another host or domain. Pro adds cloning and migration through cloud locations.
Does Backuply offer incremental backups?
Not in the WordPress plugin. Each backup is a full or database-only archive; incremental engines are part of Softaculous's separate server backup product.
Last updated 5 Oct 2026. Spotted something wrong? Suggest an edit.