WordPress plugin comparison
WP Database Backup vs Zippy
At a glance
- WP Database Backup has more active installs: 20K+, against 7K+ for Zippy.
- On a typical day, WP Database Backup is downloaded about 191 times, Zippy about 46.
- Zippy is rated higher: 4.6 out of 5 from 16 reviews, against 4.5 from 102 reviews.
- WP Database Backup was updated more recently: Aug 24, 2026, against Sep 30, 2025 for Zippy.
- WP Database Backup is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.8.12 for Zippy.
- WP Database Backup has been around longer: since 2014, against 2016 for Zippy.
Line by line
WP Database Backup leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  WP Database Backup |  Zippy |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #1,092 | #2,524 |
| Active installs | 20K+ | 7K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 5.6K | 805 |
| Rating | 4.5(102) | 4.6(16) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 6.8.12 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.90 | ×0.40 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 1 year ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6.20 | – |
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