Backer: Smart 529 Savings

Name: Backer: Smart 529 Savings
Rating: 4.51 (124 reviews)
Author: Backer

By: Backer

The simple, fast, fun way to 529

Features & Capabilities

Backer is a smart and simple Chrome extension designed to help parents open and manage a 529 college savings plan for their children. It streamlines the process of selecting the right 529 plan from hundreds available, making it quick and hassle-free to get started.

With Backer, you can invite family and friends to contribute to your child's education fund through a custom shareable link, making it social and fun to save together. The platform supports paperless setup, automated recurring contributions, and provides real-time savings projections. Your funds enjoy tax-free growth and can be used for a wide range of education-related expenses, including tuition, books, housing, K12 tuition, and more.

Security is paramount, with strong browser encryption and government-sponsored account management. Backer has already helped over 250,000 parents build college savings plans to reduce student debt and secure their children’s educational futures.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Education Investing

By:

Backer

Downloads:

10,649 7

Rating:

4.51

(124)

Version:

1.27.2 Last updated: 2026-03-09

Version code:

432

Creation date:

2020-02-13

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.CAMERA Very high risk
android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS Low risk
android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED Low risk
android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC Low risk
android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT Low risk

Size:

32.35MB

Email:

su*****@backer.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-04

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 530,918 ▼ 5,371

Other platforms

Backer: Smart 529 Savings (v1.27.3)

4.70

(497)

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Contact the developer

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Developed by:

Backer

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.collegebacker.app

Email:

su*****@backer.com

Website:

https://backer.com

User Reviews

Users appreciate Backer: Smart 529 Savings for its ease of use, quick account setup, excellent customer service, and simple gifting features that help save for college. It also offers positive social support for educational goals. However, some users report login errors, lack of detailed guidance, poor responses to support emails, and delays in promised rewards, indicating room for improvement in app stability and customer support responsiveness.

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