WordPress plugin comparison
BackWPup vs EffortLess Backup And Restore
At a glance
- BackWPup has more active installs: 400K+, against fewer than 10 for EffortLess Backup And Restore.
- On a typical day, BackWPup is downloaded about 3,381 times, EffortLess Backup And Restore about 4.
- EffortLess Backup And Restore has no reviews yet.
- BackWPup was updated more recently: Oct 14, 2026, against Oct 12, 2026 for EffortLess Backup And Restore.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- BackWPup has been around longer: since 2009, against 2026 for EffortLess Backup And Restore.
Line by line
BackWPup leads on 5 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  BackWPup |  EffortLess Backup And Restore |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #134 | #54,427 |
| Active installs | 400K+ | Fewer than 10 |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 296.4K | 148 |
| Rating | 4.0(1.3K) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | 93% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×3.16 | ×0.05 |
| Last release | 27 days ago | 29 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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