WordPress plugin comparison
UpdraftPlus vs WM Guard
At a glance
- UpdraftPlus has more active installs: 4M+, against 30+ for WM Guard.
- On a typical day, UpdraftPlus is downloaded about 37,620 times, WM Guard about 6.
- WM Guard has no reviews yet.
- UpdraftPlus was updated more recently: Oct 26, 2026, against Oct 9, 2026 for WM Guard.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- UpdraftPlus has been around longer: since 2012, against 2026 for WM Guard.
Line by line
UpdraftPlus leads on 5 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  UpdraftPlus |  WM Guard |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #14 | #23,884 |
| Active installs | 4M+ | 30+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 6M | 151 |
| Rating | 4.8(8.7K) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | 74% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×7.42 | ×0.19 |
| Last release | 13 days ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 8.1 |
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