WordPress plugin comparison
SandyWP Cloner vs WP STAGING
At a glance
- WP STAGING has more active installs: 100K+, against 10+ for SandyWP Cloner.
- On a typical day, WP STAGING is downloaded about 3,440 times, SandyWP Cloner about 4.
- SandyWP Cloner is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews, against 4.8 from 2,471 reviews.
- WP STAGING was updated more recently: Nov 6, 2026, against Oct 20, 2026 for SandyWP Cloner.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- WP STAGING has been around longer: since 2015, against 2026 for SandyWP Cloner.
Line by line
WP STAGING leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  SandyWP Cloner |  WP STAGING |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #31,345 | #297 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 100K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 162 | 216.5K |
| Rating | 5.0(4) | 4.8(2.5K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.19 | ×3.49 |
| Last release | 20 days ago | 4 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.0 |
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