WordPress plugin comparison
Backup Extension vs Modular DS
At a glance
- Modular DS has more active installs: 40K+, against 10+ for Backup Extension.
- On a typical day, Modular DS is downloaded about 346 times, Backup Extension about 2.
- Backup Extension has no reviews yet.
- Modular DS was updated more recently: Oct 13, 2026, against Oct 19, 2024 for Backup Extension.
- Modular DS is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.6.11 for Backup Extension.
Line by line
Modular DS leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Backup Extension |  Modular DS |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #34,231 | #825 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 40K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 41 | 44.1K |
| Rating | No ratings | 5.0(133) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 6.6.11 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.03 | ×1.03 |
| Last release | 2 years ago | 27 days ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.4 |
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