WordPress plugin comparison
CYAN Backup vs UpdraftPlus
At a glance
- UpdraftPlus has more active installs: 4M+, against 300+ for CYAN Backup.
- On a typical day, UpdraftPlus is downloaded about 37,620 times, CYAN Backup about 11.
- UpdraftPlus is rated higher: 4.8 out of 5 from 8,718 reviews, against 4.1 from 11 reviews.
- UpdraftPlus was updated more recently: Oct 26, 2026, against Nov 4, 2025 for CYAN Backup.
- UpdraftPlus is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.8.12 for CYAN Backup.
- UpdraftPlus has been around longer: since 2012, against 2014 for CYAN Backup.
Line by line
UpdraftPlus leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  CYAN Backup |  UpdraftPlus |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #10,670 | #14 |
| Active installs | 300+ | 4M+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 298 | 6M |
| Rating | 4.1(11) | 4.8(8.7K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 74% |
| Tested up to | 6.8.12 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.24 | ×7.42 |
| Last release | 1 year ago | 13 days ago |
| Requires PHP | – | – |
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