WordPress plugin comparison
Duplicator vs WP Database Backup
At a glance
- Duplicator has more active installs: 1M+, against 20K+ for WP Database Backup.
- On a typical day, Duplicator is downloaded about 21,574 times, WP Database Backup about 191.
- Duplicator is rated higher: 4.9 out of 5 from 4,940 reviews, against 4.5 from 102 reviews.
- Duplicator was updated more recently: Nov 3, 2026, against Aug 24, 2026 for WP Database Backup.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Duplicator has been around longer: since 2011, against 2014 for WP Database Backup.
Line by line
Duplicator leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Duplicator |  WP Database Backup |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #43 | #1,092 |
| Active installs | 1M+ | 20K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 1.5M | 5.6K |
| Rating | 4.9(4.9K) | 4.5(102) |
| Support threads resolved | 94% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×4.91 | ×0.90 |
| Last release | 6 days ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 5.6.20 |
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