WordPress plugin comparison
Duplicator vs iControlWP
At a glance
- Duplicator has more active installs: 1M+, against 900+ for iControlWP.
- On a typical day, Duplicator is downloaded about 21,574 times, iControlWP about 40.
- Duplicator is rated higher: 4.9 out of 5 from 4,940 reviews, against 4.8 from 63 reviews.
- Duplicator was updated more recently: Nov 3, 2026, against Oct 27, 2026 for iControlWP.
- iControlWP is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.2, against 7.1.4 for Duplicator.
- Duplicator has been around longer: since 2011, against 2012 for iControlWP.
Line by line
Duplicator leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Duplicator |  iControlWP |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #43 | #6,979 |
| Active installs | 1M+ | 900+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 1.5M | 1.4K |
| Rating | 4.9(4.9K) | 4.8(63) |
| Support threads resolved | 94% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.2 |
| Search multiplier | ×4.91 | ×0.61 |
| Last release | 6 days ago | 13 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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