WordPress plugin comparison
Duplicator vs Database Backup for WordPress
At a glance
- Duplicator has more active installs: 1M+, against 60K+ for Database Backup for WordPress.
- On a typical day, Duplicator is downloaded about 21,574 times, Database Backup for WordPress about 191.
- Duplicator is rated higher: 4.9 out of 5 from 4,940 reviews, against 4.5 from 66 reviews.
- Duplicator was updated more recently: Nov 3, 2026, against Apr 20, 2026 for Database Backup for WordPress.
- Duplicator is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.9.11 for Database Backup for WordPress.
- Database Backup for WordPress has been around longer: since 2005, against 2011 for Duplicator.
Line by line
Duplicator leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Duplicator |  Database Backup for WordPress |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #43 | #624 |
| Active installs | 1M+ | 60K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 1.5M | 6K |
| Rating | 4.9(4.9K) | 4.5(66) |
| Support threads resolved | 94% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 6.9.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×4.91 | ×0.86 |
| Last release | 6 days ago | 6 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 5.3 |
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