WordPress plugin comparison
UpdraftPlus vs iControlWP
At a glance
- UpdraftPlus has more active installs: 4M+, against 900+ for iControlWP.
- On a typical day, UpdraftPlus is downloaded about 37,620 times, iControlWP about 40.
- Both are rated 4.8 out of 5.
- iControlWP was updated more recently: Oct 27, 2026, against Oct 26, 2026 for UpdraftPlus.
- iControlWP is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.2, against 7.1.4 for UpdraftPlus.
Line by line
UpdraftPlus leads on 4 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  UpdraftPlus |  iControlWP |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #14 | #6,979 |
| Active installs | 4M+ | 900+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 6M | 1.4K |
| Rating | 4.8(8.7K) | 4.8(63) |
| Support threads resolved | 74% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.2 |
| Search multiplier | ×7.42 | ×0.61 |
| Last release | 13 days ago | 13 days ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.4 |
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