WordPress plugin comparison
seljeBackup vs Database Backup for WordPress
seljeBackup
by Tormod Seljenes
Fewer than 10 installs
Database Backup for WordPress
by WP Engine
60K+ installs4.5
At a glance
- Database Backup for WordPress has more active installs: 60K+, against fewer than 10 for seljeBackup.
- On a typical day, Database Backup for WordPress is downloaded about 191 times, seljeBackup about 5.
- seljeBackup has no reviews yet.
- seljeBackup was updated more recently: Oct 17, 2026, against Apr 20, 2026 for Database Backup for WordPress.
- seljeBackup 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 2026 for seljeBackup.
Line by line
Database Backup for WordPress leads on 4 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric | seljeBackup | Database Backup for WordPress |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #58,936 | #624 |
| Active installs | Fewer than 10 | 60K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 176 | 6.2K |
| Rating | No ratings | 4.5(66) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 6.9.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.05 | ×0.86 |
| Last release | 23 days ago | 6 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 5.3 |
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