WordPress plugin comparison
CYAN Backup vs WP STAGING
At a glance
- WP STAGING has more active installs: 100K+, against 300+ for CYAN Backup.
- On a typical day, WP STAGING is downloaded about 3,440 times, CYAN Backup about 11.
- WP STAGING is rated higher: 4.8 out of 5 from 2,471 reviews, against 4.1 from 11 reviews.
- WP STAGING was updated more recently: Nov 6, 2026, against Nov 4, 2025 for CYAN Backup.
- WP STAGING is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.8.12 for CYAN Backup.
- CYAN Backup has been around longer: since 2014, against 2015 for WP STAGING.
Line by line
WP STAGING leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  CYAN Backup |  WP STAGING |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #10,662 | #297 |
| Active installs | 300+ | 100K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 288 | 216.5K |
| Rating | 4.1(11) | 4.8(2.5K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 6.8.12 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.24 | ×3.49 |
| Last release | 1 year ago | 4 days ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.0 |
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