Backup Migration vs WP Migrate Lite
Two WordPress plugins head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
WP Migrate Lite leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #233, ahead of Backup Migration at #517. Over the last 7 days WP Migrate Lite held its place and Backup Migration slipped 1 place. WP Migrate Lite has the largest install base, roughly 2.5× the next: 200K+ active installs against 80K+ for Backup Migration. Downloads this week: WP Migrate Lite 9,084 and Backup Migration 4,245. Ratings: Backup Migration 4.9★ from 1,332 and WP Migrate Lite 4.2★ from 316 reviews.
| Metric | Backup Migration | WP Migrate Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #517 ▼ 1 | #233 ▬ |
| Active installs | 80K+ | 200K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 4,245 | 9,084 |
| Rating | 4.9★ (1,332) | 4.2★ (316) |
| Last updated | Aug 11, 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.1.7 | 2.7.11 |
| Best rank on record | #516 | #233 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Dec 2020 | Dec 2009 |
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 WP Migrate Lite?
By active installs, WP Migrate Lite: 200K+ sites run it against 80K+ for Backup Migration, according to WordPress.org figures captured on September 12, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Backup Migration or WP Migrate Lite?
WP Migrate Lite, at #233 on the WordPress.org popular plugins list today, with Backup Migration at #517. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Are Backup Migration or WP Migrate Lite 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.