BackUpWordPress vs Modular Connector
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
BackUpWordPress leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #514, ahead of Modular Connector at #831. Over the last 7 days BackUpWordPress held its place and Modular Connector climbed 2 places. BackUpWordPress has the largest install base, roughly 2× the next: 80K+ active installs against 40K+ for Modular Connector. Downloads this week: Modular Connector 4,299 and BackUpWordPress 943. Ratings: BackUpWordPress 4.7★ from 1,373 and Modular Connector 5★ from 133 reviews.
| Metric | BackUpWordPress | Modular Connector |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #514 ▬ | #831 ▲ 2 |
| Active installs | 80K+ | 40K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 943 | 4,299 |
| Rating | 4.7★ (1,373) | 5★ (133) |
| Last updated | Apr 24, 2024 | Oct 13, 2026 |
| Current version | 3.14 | 3.4.0 |
| Best rank on record | #498 | #830 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2007 | Feb 2023 |
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, BackUpWordPress or Modular Connector?
By active installs, BackUpWordPress: 80K+ sites run it against 40K+ for Modular Connector, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 31, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, BackUpWordPress or Modular Connector?
BackUpWordPress, at #514 on the WordPress.org popular plugins list today, with Modular Connector at #831. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Are BackUpWordPress or Modular Connector 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.