JetBackup vs WP Umbrella
Two WordPress plugins head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
These aren’t all alternatives to each other — they do different jobs — so this page compares popularity only, not features.
At a glance
JetBackup leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #243, ahead of WP Umbrella at #493. Over the last 7 days JetBackup climbed 2 places and WP Umbrella climbed 1 place. JetBackup has the largest install base, roughly 2.2× the next: 200K+ active installs against 90K+ for WP Umbrella. Downloads this week: WP Umbrella 28,978 and JetBackup 26,104. Ratings: JetBackup 4.5★ from 1,056 and WP Umbrella 4.8★ from 81 reviews.
| Metric | JetBackup | WP Umbrella |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #243 ▲ 2 | #493 ▲ 1 |
| Active installs | 200K+ | 90K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 26,104 | 28,978 |
| Rating | 4.5★ (1,056) | 4.8★ (81) |
| Last updated | Oct 18, 2026 | Oct 30, 2026 |
| Current version | 3.1.24.10 | 2.28.1 |
| Best rank on record | #243 | #493 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | May 2012 | Jun 2020 |
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, JetBackup or WP Umbrella?
By active installs, JetBackup: 200K+ sites run it against 90K+ for WP Umbrella, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 31, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, JetBackup or WP Umbrella?
JetBackup, at #243 on the WordPress.org popular plugins list today, with WP Umbrella at #493. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Are JetBackup or WP Umbrella alternatives to each other?
Not all of them. Some of these plugins do different jobs and many sites run more than one. This page compares their popularity, not their features.
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.