WordPress plugin comparison
UpdraftPlus vs WP Database Backup
UpdraftPlus
by David Anderson / Team Updraft
4M+ installs4.8
WP Database Backup
by Backup For WP
20K+ installs4.5
At a glance
- UpdraftPlus has more active installs: 4M+, against 20K+ for WP Database Backup.
- On a typical day, UpdraftPlus is downloaded about 37,620 times, WP Database Backup about 191.
- UpdraftPlus is rated higher: 4.8 out of 5 from 8,718 reviews, against 4.5 from 102 reviews.
- UpdraftPlus was updated more recently: Oct 26, 2026, against Aug 24, 2026 for WP Database Backup.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- UpdraftPlus has been around longer: since 2012, against 2014 for WP Database Backup.
Line by line
UpdraftPlus leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric | UpdraftPlus | WP Database Backup |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #14 | #1,092 |
| Active installs | 4M+ | 20K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 6M | 5.6K |
| Rating | 4.8(8.7K) | 4.5(102) |
| Support threads resolved | 74% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×7.42 | ×0.90 |
| Last release | 13 days ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 5.6.20 |
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