WordPress plugin comparison
BackWPup vs Simple Editor Control
At a glance
- BackWPup has more active installs: 400K+, against 10+ for Simple Editor Control.
- On a typical day, BackWPup is downloaded about 3,483 times, Simple Editor Control about 4.
- Simple Editor Control is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review, against 4.0 from 1,323 reviews.
- BackWPup was updated more recently: Oct 14, 2026, against Aug 25, 2026 for Simple Editor Control.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- BackWPup has been around longer: since 2009, against 2024 for Simple Editor Control.
Line by line
BackWPup leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  BackWPup |  Simple Editor Control |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #134 | #31,907 |
| Active installs | 400K+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 293.3K | 132 |
| Rating | 4.0(1.3K) | 5.0(1) |
| Support threads resolved | 93% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×3.16 | ×0.19 |
| Last release | 26 days ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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