WordPress plugin comparison
BackWPup vs Database Backup for WordPress
At a glance
- BackWPup has more active installs: 400K+, against 60K+ for Database Backup for WordPress.
- On a typical day, BackWPup is downloaded about 3,483 times, Database Backup for WordPress about 191.
- Database Backup for WordPress is rated higher: 4.5 out of 5 from 66 reviews, against 4.0 from 1,323 reviews.
- BackWPup was updated more recently: Oct 14, 2026, against Apr 20, 2026 for Database Backup for WordPress.
- BackWPup is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.9.11 for Database Backup for WordPress.
- Database Backup for WordPress has been around longer: since 2005, against 2009 for BackWPup.
Line by line
BackWPup leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  BackWPup |  Database Backup for WordPress |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #134 | #624 |
| Active installs | 400K+ | 60K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 296.6K | 6.1K |
| Rating | 4.0(1.3K) | 4.5(66) |
| Support threads resolved | 93% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 6.9.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×3.16 | ×0.87 |
| Last release | 26 days ago | 6 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 5.3 |
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