WordPress plugin comparison
WP Database Backup vs WP STAGING
At a glance
- WP STAGING has more active installs: 100K+, against 20K+ for WP Database Backup.
- On a typical day, WP STAGING is downloaded about 3,069 times, WP Database Backup about 191.
- WP STAGING is rated higher: 4.8 out of 5 from 2,471 reviews, against 4.5 from 102 reviews.
- WP STAGING was updated more recently: Nov 6, 2026, against Aug 24, 2026 for WP Database Backup.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- WP Database Backup has been around longer: since 2014, against 2015 for WP STAGING.
Line by line
WP STAGING leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  WP Database Backup |  WP STAGING |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #1,092 | #297 |
| Active installs | 20K+ | 100K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 5.6K | 214.7K |
| Rating | 4.5(102) | 4.8(2.5K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.90 | ×3.49 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 3 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6.20 | 7.0 |
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