WordPress plugin comparison
atec Backup vs UpdraftPlus
At a glance
- UpdraftPlus has more active installs: 4M+, against 40+ for atec Backup.
- On a typical day, UpdraftPlus is downloaded about 37,620 times, atec Backup about 14.
- atec Backup is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews, against 4.8 from 8,718 reviews.
- UpdraftPlus was updated more recently: Oct 26, 2026, against Jul 3, 2026 for atec Backup.
- UpdraftPlus is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for atec Backup.
- UpdraftPlus has been around longer: since 2012, against 2025 for atec Backup.
Line by line
UpdraftPlus leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  atec Backup |  UpdraftPlus |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #21,847 | #14 |
| Active installs | 40+ | 4M+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 222 | 6M |
| Rating | 5.0(2) | 4.8(8.7K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 74% |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.30 | ×7.42 |
| Last release | 4 months ago | 13 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | – |
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