WordPress plugin comparison
Backup Migration vs Modular DS
At a glance
- Backup Migration has more active installs: 80K+, against 40K+ for Modular DS.
- On a typical day, Backup Migration is downloaded about 641 times, Modular DS about 346.
- Modular DS is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 133 reviews, against 4.9 from 1,340 reviews.
- Backup Migration was updated more recently: Nov 5, 2026, against Oct 13, 2026 for Modular DS.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Backup Migration has been around longer: since 2020, against 2023 for Modular DS.
Line by line
Backup Migration leads on 4 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Backup Migration |  Modular DS |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #517 | #825 |
| Active installs | 80K+ | 40K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 43.7K | 44.1K |
| Rating | 4.9(1.3K) | 5.0(133) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×2.12 | ×1.03 |
| Last release | 4 days ago | 27 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 | 7.4 |
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