WordPress plugin comparison
BackWPup vs Backup Database
At a glance
- BackWPup has more active installs: 400K+, against 50+ for Backup Database.
- On a typical day, BackWPup is downloaded about 3,381 times, Backup Database about 4.
- Backup Database is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 9 reviews, against 4.0 from 1,323 reviews.
- BackWPup was updated more recently: Oct 14, 2026, against Jul 28, 2018 for Backup Database.
- BackWPup is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 4.8.34 for Backup Database.
- BackWPup has been around longer: since 2009, against 2017 for Backup Database.
Line by line
BackWPup leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  BackWPup |  Backup Database |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #134 | #21,209 |
| Active installs | 400K+ | 50+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 296.4K | 87 |
| Rating | 4.0(1.3K) | 5.0(9) |
| Support threads resolved | 93% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 4.8.34 |
| Search multiplier | ×3.16 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 26 days ago | 8 years ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | – |
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