Backup Migration vs UpdraftPlus - Backup/Restore
Two WordPress plugins head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
UpdraftPlus - Backup/Restore leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #14, ahead of Backup Migration at #519. Over the last 7 days UpdraftPlus - Backup/Restore held its place and Backup Migration climbed 2 places. UpdraftPlus - Backup/Restore has the largest install base, roughly 50× the next: 4M+ active installs against 80K+ for Backup Migration. Downloads this week: UpdraftPlus - Backup/Restore 1,299,587 and Backup Migration 4,857. Ratings: Backup Migration 4.9★ from 1,338 and UpdraftPlus - Backup/Restore 4.8★ from 8,702 reviews.
| Metric | Backup Migration | UpdraftPlus - Backup/Restore |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #519 ▲ 2 | #14 ▬ |
| Active installs | 80K+ | 4M+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 4,857 | 1,299,587 |
| Rating | 4.9★ (1,338) | 4.8★ (8,702) |
| Last updated | Aug 11, 2026 | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.1.7 | 1.26.14 |
| Best rank on record | #516 | #14 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 97 |
| On WordPress.org since | Dec 2020 | May 2012 |
Highlighted cells mark the strongest figure in each row. Rank and installs are from the latest WordPress.org capture; downloads are the last seven captured days.
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more popular, Backup Migration or UpdraftPlus - Backup/Restore?
By active installs, UpdraftPlus - Backup/Restore: 4M+ sites run it against 80K+ for Backup Migration, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 29, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Backup Migration or UpdraftPlus - Backup/Restore?
UpdraftPlus - Backup/Restore, at #14 on the WordPress.org popular plugins list today, with Backup Migration at #519. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Are Backup Migration or UpdraftPlus - Backup/Restore alternatives to each other?
Yes. All of them are backup & migration plugins, so a site would normally run one of them. The figures above show which one more WordPress sites choose and how that has changed over time.
Where do these numbers come from?
WordPress.org publishes each plugin’s active install count and its position on the popular list. This site records both every day, along with per-day downloads and ratings, so the charts above show how the plugins have moved over time rather than a single day.