How does AppRanks pick the top Restore apps for WordPress Plugin Directory?

Apps appear here because WordPress Plugin Directory itself classifies them under Restore — AppRanks does not editorially add or remove apps from this category set. Within the category, ranking uses average rating times the natural log of review count (rating × ln(reviewCount + 1)), which keeps a single 5-star outlier from leapfrogging an established listing while still letting a very-well-rated mid-volume app rank above a poorly-reviewed giant. The page refreshes daily from the canonical WordPress marketplace listing. AppRanks does not accept payment to alter ranking on public surfaces.

How often does this restore apps list update?

Every 24 hours. AppRanks pulls fresh rating, review count, and pricing-tier data from each app's WordPress marketplace listing nightly. Apps that lose WordPress Plugin Directory's category tag (e.g., a developer changes the listing's primary category) drop off in the next nightly snapshot. The page itself is cached at the CDN for 1 hour to absorb traffic spikes, so during a refresh window the visible list lags the underlying data by at most one hour.

What does "Pick if" mean on each top-3 entry?

"Pick if" is a data-derived recommendation that surfaces the most useful selection criterion for that app — high rating with deep review base means category default; free tier with broad adoption means budget-first pick; high rating with moderate review count means satisfaction-led pick. The framing is generated from the same rating + review count + pricing data shown on the card, not from editorial judgment or paid placement.

Where can I see the full methodology and audit scoring?

The full methodology — including the rating × ln(reviewCount + 1) blend, refresh cadence, conflict-of-interest policy, and the per-app audit-score breakdown — is documented on the AppRanks About page and the audit-score glossary entry. Every app on this list also has a dedicated audit page that walks through title, content, visuals, pricing, and category-tag scoring against the marketplace's published standards.

10 Best Restore Apps for WordPress (2026)

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#1
InstaWP Connect – 1-click WP Staging & Migration
Ranks #1 in the WordPress Plugin Directory restore category as a highly rated listing. Currently has an early-stage review volume (11 reviews). Position holds for the trailing 30-day window.
Pick if: Pick this if you prioritize merchant satisfaction over scale — InstaWP Connect – 1-click WP Staging & Migration holds a 4.5-star average across 11 reviews in the restore category.
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#2
WP STAGING – WordPress Backups, Restore, Migration & Clone
Ranks #2 in the WordPress Plugin Directory restore category as a category-leading listing. An established review history (2,464 reviews) with a no-rating average. Position holds for the trailing 30-day window.
Pick if: Pick this if you prioritize merchant satisfaction over scale — WP STAGING – WordPress Backups, Restore, Migration & Clone holds a 4.8-star average across 2,464 reviews in the restore category.
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#3
BackWPup – WordPress Backup & Restore Plugin
Ranks #3 in the WordPress Plugin Directory restore category as a well-rated listing. Tracks at no-rating across 1,321 reviews — established review history. Position holds for the trailing 30-day window.
Pick if: Pick this if you want an emerging restore option — BackWPup – WordPress Backup & Restore Plugin ranks #3 on WordPress Plugin Directory and is still building review depth.
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#4
Jetpack VaultPress Backup
Holds position #4 in the WordPress Plugin Directory restore category as a highly rated listing. Currently has an early-stage review volume (35 reviews). Refresh: daily from the source marketplace.
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#5
JetBackup – Backup, Restore & Migrate
Currently sits at #5 in the WordPress Plugin Directory restore category as a highly rated listing. An established review history (1,054 reviews) with a no-rating average. Refresh: daily from the source marketplace.
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#6
Restore Post Id
Holds position #6 in the WordPress Plugin Directory restore category as a mixed-rating listing. Tracks at no-rating across 0 reviews — early-stage review volume. Refresh: daily from the source marketplace.
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#7
Menu Backup & Restore + Import/Export
Currently sits at #7 in the WordPress Plugin Directory restore category as a category-leading listing. Currently has an early-stage review volume (3 reviews). AppRanks tracks this listing on a 24-hour cycle.
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#8
Backuply – Backup, Restore, Migrate and Clone
Holds position #8 in the WordPress Plugin Directory restore category as a highly rated listing. A growing review traction (136 reviews) with a no-rating average. AppRanks tracks this listing on a 24-hour cycle.
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#9
Royal WordPress Backup, Restore & Migration Plugin – Backup WordPress Sites Safely
Currently sits at #9 in the WordPress Plugin Directory restore category as a category-leading listing. Tracks at no-rating across 6 reviews — early-stage review volume. AppRanks tracks this listing on a 24-hour cycle.
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#10
QNAP NAS Backup
Holds position #10 in the WordPress Plugin Directory restore category as a mixed-rating listing. Currently has an early-stage review volume (9 reviews). Source: WordPress Plugin Directory's own published category position.
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At-a-glance comparison

Same data as the ranked cards, condensed into a sortable-by-eye grid: rating × review depth × pricing tier across the top 10 restore apps on WordPress Plugin Directory.

#	App	Rating	Reviews	Pricing
1	InstaWP Connect – 1-click WP Staging & Migration	4.5★	11	—
2	WP STAGING – WordPress Backups, Restore, Migration & Clone	4.8★	2,464	—
3	BackWPup – WordPress Backup & Restore Plugin	4.0★	1,321	—
4	Jetpack VaultPress Backup	4.5★	35	—
5	JetBackup – Backup, Restore & Migrate	4.5★	1,054	—
6	Restore Post Id	0.0★	0	—
7	Menu Backup & Restore + Import/Export	5.0★	3	—
8	Backuply – Backup, Restore, Migrate and Clone	4.5★	136	—
9	Royal WordPress Backup, Restore & Migration Plugin – Backup WordPress Sites Safely	5.0★	6	—
10	QNAP NAS Backup	3.1★	9	—

Want to compare any two apps in detail (features, ratings trend, pricing plans side-by-side)? Open the head-to-head page from the "Compare to #N" link on each card above. Custom multi-app comparisons, historical rank trajectory, and CSV export are available on a paid plan.

Frequently asked

How does AppRanks pick the top Restore apps for WordPress Plugin Directory?: Apps appear here because WordPress Plugin Directory itself classifies them under Restore — AppRanks does not editorially add or remove apps from this category set. Within the category, ranking uses average rating times the natural log of review count (rating × ln(reviewCount + 1)), which keeps a single 5-star outlier from leapfrogging an established listing while still letting a very-well-rated mid-volume app rank above a poorly-reviewed giant. The page refreshes daily from the canonical WordPress marketplace listing. AppRanks does not accept payment to alter ranking on public surfaces.
How often does this restore apps list update?: Every 24 hours. AppRanks pulls fresh rating, review count, and pricing-tier data from each app's WordPress marketplace listing nightly. Apps that lose WordPress Plugin Directory's category tag (e.g., a developer changes the listing's primary category) drop off in the next nightly snapshot. The page itself is cached at the CDN for 1 hour to absorb traffic spikes, so during a refresh window the visible list lags the underlying data by at most one hour.
What does "Pick if" mean on each top-3 entry?: "Pick if" is a data-derived recommendation that surfaces the most useful selection criterion for that app — high rating with deep review base means category default; free tier with broad adoption means budget-first pick; high rating with moderate review count means satisfaction-led pick. The framing is generated from the same rating + review count + pricing data shown on the card, not from editorial judgment or paid placement.
Where can I see the full methodology and audit scoring?: The full methodology — including the rating × ln(reviewCount + 1) blend, refresh cadence, conflict-of-interest policy, and the per-app audit-score breakdown — is documented on the AppRanks About page and the audit-score glossary entry. Every app on this list also has a dedicated audit page that walks through title, content, visuals, pricing, and category-tag scoring against the marketplace's published standards.

Methodology details: /glossary/audit-score · /about.

The 10 Best Restore Apps for WordPress Plugin Directory (2026)

At-a-glance comparison

Frequently asked

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