WordPress plugin comparison
Backuply vs InstaWP Connect
At a glance
- Backuply has more active installs: 600K+, against 40K+ for InstaWP Connect.
- On a typical day, Backuply is downloaded about 2,669 times, InstaWP Connect about 1,029.
- Both are rated 4.5 out of 5.
- InstaWP Connect was updated more recently: Nov 2, 2026, against Oct 22, 2026 for Backuply.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
Line by line
Backuply leads on 3 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Backuply |  InstaWP Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #102 | #821 |
| Active installs | 600K+ | 40K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 196.5K | 199.9K |
| Rating | 4.5(135) | 4.5(12) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×2.19 | ×0.98 |
| Last release | 19 days ago | 8 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.5 | 7.0 |
From WordPress.org's public data, refreshed every night. Downloads are WordPress.org's official daily figures for the last 30 days.
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