WordPress plugin comparison
UpdraftPlus vs WPShift Companion
At a glance
- UpdraftPlus has more active installs: 4M+, against 10+ for WPShift Companion.
- On a typical day, UpdraftPlus is downloaded about 37,620 times, WPShift Companion about 2.
- WPShift Companion has no reviews yet.
- UpdraftPlus was updated more recently: Oct 26, 2026, against Sep 14, 2026 for WPShift Companion.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- UpdraftPlus has been around longer: since 2012, against 2026 for WPShift Companion.
Line by line
UpdraftPlus leads on 5 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  UpdraftPlus |  WPShift Companion |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #14 | #33,781 |
| Active installs | 4M+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 6M | 58 |
| Rating | 4.8(8.7K) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | 69% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×7.36 | ×0.13 |
| Last release | 14 days ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.4 |
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