WordPress plugin comparison
Backuply vs WP STAGING
At a glance
- Backuply has more active installs: 600K+, against 100K+ for WP STAGING.
- On a typical day, WP STAGING is downloaded about 3,069 times, Backuply about 2,865.
- WP STAGING is rated higher: 4.8 out of 5 from 2,471 reviews, against 4.5 from 135 reviews.
- WP STAGING was updated more recently: Nov 6, 2026, against Oct 22, 2026 for Backuply.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- WP STAGING has been around longer: since 2015, against 2022 for Backuply.
Line by line
WP STAGING leads on 4 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Backuply |  WP STAGING |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #101 | #297 |
| Active installs | 600K+ | 100K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 196.1K | 214.7K |
| Rating | 4.5(135) | 4.8(2.5K) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×2.19 | ×3.49 |
| Last release | 18 days ago | 3 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.5 | 7.0 |
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