UpdraftPlus: installs, ratings and growth stats
By David Anderson / Team Updraft · Rank #19
UpdraftPlus is a WordPress.org plugin tracked daily by HostList. Current WordPress.org active-install bucket: 3M+. Rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 8,580 ratings. HostList snapshots installs, ratings, and support signals so you can see freshness and direction, then follow the hosting links below for WordPress and stack-fit guidance. Active installs are ranges published by WordPress.org, not exact counts. HostList rank is by active-install bucket only. This page is a hosting-support resource, not a paid plugin ranking.
Over the last 90 days with download data, WordPress.org recorded about 5,523,075 downloads for UpdraftPlus. Public support resolution sits at 95.2%. HostList install rank: #19. Use the charts below for direction, then pick hosting that matches the plugin's cache, PHP, and ecommerce needs.
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Install trend
Daily downloads
Exact daily download counts from WordPress.org (not install buckets).
Technical details
- Tested up to WordPress 7.0.2
- Requires PHP false
- Last updated 5 June 2026
- Added to WordPress.org 2012-05-22
- View on WordPress.org
Recommended hosts for UpdraftPlus
Editorial fit mappings from HostList Hosting Intelligence. Order within each fit tier follows live HRI scores. Sponsorship never changes who appears here. Full hosting for UpdraftPlus ranking.
- KinstaRecommended · HRI 97
Backup plugin often used alongside host backups for portability. Source
- SiteGroundRecommended · HRI 96
Useful for portable backups alongside host backups. Source
- WP EngineRecommended · HRI 89
Useful for migrations even when the host provides backups. Source
- CloudwaysRecommended · HRI 88
Popular backup choice on cloud WordPress stacks. Source
- PressableRecommended · HRI 88
Useful for portable backups; Pressable also provides platform backups. Source
- NexcessRecommended · HRI 87
Useful for portable backups alongside host backups. Source
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FAQ
How many sites use UpdraftPlus?
WordPress.org reports an active-install bucket of 3M+. That is a rounded range, not an exact site count.
Is UpdraftPlus actively maintained?
WordPress.org last listed an update on 5 June 2026. It is tested up to WordPress 7.0.2.
What hosting should I use with UpdraftPlus?
Start with HostList guidance on Managed WordPress hosting, WordPress migration services. Match the host stack (caching layer, managed WordPress policies, ecommerce readiness) to what this plugin needs.
Data aggregated from WordPress.org. Active installs are published buckets, not exact counts.