WordPress plugin comparison
BackReload vs InstaWP Connect
At a glance
- InstaWP Connect has more active installs: 40K+, against 10+ for BackReload.
- On a typical day, InstaWP Connect is downloaded about 1,029 times, BackReload about 10.
- BackReload is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review, against 4.5 from 12 reviews.
- InstaWP Connect was updated more recently: Nov 2, 2026, against Oct 26, 2026 for BackReload.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- InstaWP Connect has been around longer: since 2022, against 2026 for BackReload.
Line by line
InstaWP Connect leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  BackReload |  InstaWP Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #30,951 | #821 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 40K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 325 | 199.9K |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | 4.5(12) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.19 | ×0.98 |
| Last release | 15 days ago | 8 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.0 |
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