WordPress plugin comparison
Simple Editor Control vs WP Umbrella
Simple Editor Control
by Thomas Lloancy
10+ installs5.0
WP Umbrella
by WP Umbrella - Backup WordPress
90K+ installs4.8
At a glance
- WP Umbrella has more active installs: 90K+, against 10+ for Simple Editor Control.
- On a typical day, WP Umbrella is downloaded about 3,387 times, Simple Editor Control about 4.
- Simple Editor Control is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review, against 4.8 from 81 reviews.
- WP Umbrella was updated more recently: Oct 30, 2026, against Aug 25, 2026 for Simple Editor Control.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- WP Umbrella has been around longer: since 2020, against 2024 for Simple Editor Control.
Line by line
WP Umbrella leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric | Simple Editor Control | WP Umbrella |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #31,590 | #486 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 90K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 137 | 109.9K |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | 4.8(81) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.19 | ×1.63 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 11 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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