WordPress plugin comparison
BackupEase vs WP Database Backup
At a glance
- WP Database Backup has more active installs: 20K+, against 40+ for BackupEase.
- On a typical day, WP Database Backup is downloaded about 191 times, BackupEase about 15.
- BackupEase is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review, against 4.5 from 102 reviews.
- BackupEase was updated more recently: Nov 4, 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 2026 for BackupEase.
Line by line
WP Database Backup leads on 4 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  BackupEase |  WP Database Backup |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #24,118 | #1,092 |
| Active installs | 40+ | 20K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 371 | 5.6K |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | 4.5(102) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.30 | ×0.90 |
| Last release | 4 days ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 5.6.20 |
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