WordPress plugin comparison
Backup Bolt vs WP Database Backup
At a glance
- WP Database Backup has more active installs: 20K+, against 800+ for Backup Bolt.
- On a typical day, WP Database Backup is downloaded about 191 times, Backup Bolt about 32.
- Backup Bolt is rated higher: 4.7 out of 5 from 13 reviews, against 4.5 from 102 reviews.
- Backup Bolt was updated more recently: Oct 31, 2026, against Aug 24, 2026 for WP Database Backup.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- WP Database Backup has been around longer: since 2014, against 2022 for Backup Bolt.
Line by line
WP Database Backup leads on 4 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Backup Bolt |  WP Database Backup |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #7,427 | #1,092 |
| Active installs | 800+ | 20K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 1.3K | 5.6K |
| Rating | 4.7(13) | 4.5(102) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.59 | ×0.90 |
| Last release | 9 days ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 | 5.6.20 |
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