WordPress plugin comparison
BackWPup vs Codeavour Smart Backup & Restore
At a glance
- BackWPup has more active installs: 400K+, against 10+ for Codeavour Smart Backup & Restore.
- On a typical day, BackWPup is downloaded about 3,483 times, Codeavour Smart Backup & Restore about 6.
- Codeavour Smart Backup & Restore has no reviews yet.
- Codeavour Smart Backup & Restore was updated more recently: Oct 30, 2026, against Oct 14, 2026 for BackWPup.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- BackWPup has been around longer: since 2009, against 2026 for Codeavour Smart Backup & Restore.
Line by line
BackWPup leads on 4 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  BackWPup |  Codeavour Smart Backup & Restore |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #134 | #46,485 |
| Active installs | 400K+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 296.6K | 172 |
| Rating | 4.0(1.3K) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | 93% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×3.16 | ×0.13 |
| Last release | 26 days ago | 10 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 8.3 |
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