WordPress plugin comparison
BackReload vs BackWPup
At a glance
- BackWPup has more active installs: 400K+, against 10+ for BackReload.
- On a typical day, BackWPup is downloaded about 3,483 times, BackReload about 11.
- BackReload is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review, against 4.0 from 1,323 reviews.
- BackReload was updated more recently: Oct 26, 2026, against Oct 14, 2026 for BackWPup.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- BackWPup has been around longer: since 2009, against 2026 for BackReload.
Line by line
BackWPup leads on 4 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  BackReload |  BackWPup |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #30,951 | #134 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 400K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 321 | 296.6K |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | 4.0(1.3K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 93% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.19 | ×3.16 |
| Last release | 14 days ago | 25 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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