BackWPup vs UpdraftPlus
Side-by-side WordPress.org install buckets, ratings, and support signals. Neither side can pay for a win.
| Metric | BackWPup | UpdraftPlus |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 400K+ | 3M+ |
| Rating | 4.0 / 5 | 4.8 / 5 |
| Number of ratings | 1,321 | 8,637 |
| Support resolved | 100% | 83.3% |
| Rank by installs | #135 | #18 |
| Tested up to | 7.1 | 7.1 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | false |
Methodology and snapshot notes
BackWPup vs UpdraftPlus 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 1,321 reviews (rank #135 by installs). UpdraftPlus is at 3M+, 4.8/5 from 8,637 reviews (rank #18). Support resolution is 100% for BackWPup and 83.3% for UpdraftPlus. 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.