WordPress plugin comparison
Backup Bolt vs WP STAGING
At a glance
- WP STAGING has more active installs: 100K+, against 800+ for Backup Bolt.
- On a typical day, WP STAGING is downloaded about 3,069 times, Backup Bolt about 32.
- WP STAGING is rated higher: 4.8 out of 5 from 2,471 reviews, against 4.7 from 13 reviews.
- WP STAGING was updated more recently: Nov 6, 2026, against Oct 31, 2026 for Backup Bolt.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- WP STAGING has been around longer: since 2015, against 2022 for Backup Bolt.
Line by line
WP STAGING leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Backup Bolt |  WP STAGING |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #7,427 | #297 |
| Active installs | 800+ | 100K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 1.3K | 211.7K |
| Rating | 4.7(13) | 4.8(2.5K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.59 | ×3.49 |
| Last release | 9 days ago | 3 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 | 7.0 |
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