WordPress plugin comparison
Backuply vs Simple Editor Control
At a glance
- Backuply has more active installs: 600K+, against 10+ for Simple Editor Control.
- On a typical day, Backuply is downloaded about 2,865 times, Simple Editor Control about 4.
- Simple Editor Control is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review, against 4.5 from 135 reviews.
- Backuply was updated more recently: Oct 22, 2026, against Aug 25, 2026 for Simple Editor Control.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Backuply has been around longer: since 2022, against 2024 for Simple Editor Control.
Line by line
Backuply leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Backuply |  Simple Editor Control |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #101 | #31,907 |
| Active installs | 600K+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 196.1K | 134 |
| Rating | 4.5(135) | 5.0(1) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×2.19 | ×0.19 |
| Last release | 18 days ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.5 | 7.4 |
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