WordPress plugin comparison
BackWPup vs WP Database Backup
At a glance
- BackWPup has more active installs: 400K+, against 20K+ for WP Database Backup.
- On a typical day, BackWPup is downloaded about 3,483 times, WP Database Backup about 191.
- WP Database Backup is rated higher: 4.5 out of 5 from 102 reviews, against 4.0 from 1,323 reviews.
- BackWPup was updated more recently: Oct 14, 2026, against Aug 24, 2026 for WP Database Backup.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- BackWPup has been around longer: since 2009, against 2014 for WP Database Backup.
Line by line
BackWPup leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  BackWPup |  WP Database Backup |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #134 | #1,092 |
| Active installs | 400K+ | 20K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 296.6K | 5.6K |
| Rating | 4.0(1.3K) | 4.5(102) |
| Support threads resolved | 93% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×3.16 | ×0.90 |
| Last release | 26 days ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 5.6.20 |
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