BackWPup vs Jetpack VaultPress Backup
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
BackWPup leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #134, ahead of Jetpack VaultPress Backup at #1,193. Over the last 7 days BackWPup held its place and Jetpack VaultPress Backup climbed 4 places. BackWPup has the largest install base, roughly 20× the next: 400K+ active installs against 20K+ for Jetpack VaultPress Backup. Downloads this week: BackWPup 165,762 and Jetpack VaultPress Backup 769. Ratings: BackWPup 4★ from 1,321 and Jetpack VaultPress Backup 4.5★ from 35 reviews.
| Metric | BackWPup | Jetpack VaultPress Backup |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #134 ▬ | #1,193 ▲ 4 |
| Active installs | 400K+ | 20K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 165,762 | 769 |
| Rating | 4★ (1,321) | 4.5★ (35) |
| Last updated | Sep 7, 2026 | Aug 11, 2026 |
| Current version | 5.7.6 | 3.9 |
| Best rank on record | #133 | #1,193 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jul 2009 | Aug 2021 |
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, BackWPup or Jetpack VaultPress Backup?
By active installs, BackWPup: 400K+ sites run it against 20K+ for Jetpack VaultPress Backup, according to WordPress.org figures captured on September 13, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, BackWPup or Jetpack VaultPress Backup?
BackWPup, at #134 on the WordPress.org popular plugins list today, with Jetpack VaultPress Backup at #1,193. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Are BackWPup or Jetpack VaultPress Backup 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.