WordPress plugin comparison
Duplicator vs Optimal State
At a glance
- Duplicator has more active installs: 1M+, against 30+ for Optimal State.
- On a typical day, Duplicator is downloaded about 21,574 times, Optimal State about 7.
- Optimal State is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews, against 4.9 from 4,940 reviews.
- Duplicator was updated more recently: Nov 3, 2026, against Sep 16, 2026 for Optimal State.
- Duplicator is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for Optimal State.
- Duplicator has been around longer: since 2011, against 2026 for Optimal State.
Line by line
Duplicator leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Duplicator |  Optimal State |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #43 | #25,135 |
| Active installs | 1M+ | 30+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 1.5M | 181 |
| Rating | 4.9(4.9K) | 5.0(4) |
| Support threads resolved | 94% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×4.91 | ×0.27 |
| Last release | 6 days ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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