WordPress plugin comparison
InstaWP Connect vs WP STAGING
At a glance
- WP STAGING has more active installs: 100K+, against 40K+ for InstaWP Connect.
- On a typical day, WP STAGING is downloaded about 3,440 times, InstaWP Connect about 1,029.
- WP STAGING is rated higher: 4.8 out of 5 from 2,471 reviews, against 4.5 from 12 reviews.
- WP STAGING was updated more recently: Nov 6, 2026, against Nov 2, 2026 for InstaWP Connect.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- WP STAGING has been around longer: since 2015, against 2022 for InstaWP Connect.
Line by line
WP STAGING leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  InstaWP Connect |  WP STAGING |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #821 | #297 |
| Active installs | 40K+ | 100K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 199.9K | 216.5K |
| Rating | 4.5(12) | 4.8(2.5K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.98 | ×3.49 |
| Last release | 8 days ago | 4 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 | 7.0 |
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