BackWPup vs Duplicator
Side-by-side WordPress.org install buckets, ratings, and support signals. Neither side can pay for a win.
| Metric | BackWPup | Duplicator |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 400K+ | 1M+ |
| Rating | 4.0 / 5 | 4.9 / 5 |
| Number of ratings | 1,323 | 4,940 |
| Support resolved | 94.1% | 100% |
| Rank by installs | #130 | #38 |
| Tested up to | 7.1.3 | 7.1.3 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
Methodology and snapshot notes
BackWPup vs Duplicator is a data-led WordPress plugin comparison on HostList. Both sides use the same WordPress.org signals: active-install buckets, ratings, rating volume, and support resolution where available. Neither plugin vendor can pay for a win on this page. Use the numbers to shortlist a tool, then follow the hosting links for WordPress, WooCommerce, caching, or security fit. Active installs are ranges, not exact counts. HostList rank is by active-install bucket only (alphabetical tiebreak within a bucket).
As of the latest HostList snapshot, BackWPup sits at 400K+ active installs with a 4.0/5 rating from 1,323 reviews (rank #130 by installs). Duplicator is at 1M+, 4.9/5 from 4,940 reviews (rank #38). Support resolution is 94.1% for BackWPup and 100% for Duplicator. Prefer the side whose install bucket, rating volume, and support load match your risk tolerance, then pick hosting that fits that stack.
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Data aggregated from WordPress.org. Active installs are published buckets, not exact counts. Category: backups.