BackWPup vs Database Backup for WordPress
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 Database Backup for WordPress at #632. Over the last 7 days BackWPup held its place and Database Backup for WordPress climbed 1 place. BackWPup has the largest install base, roughly 6.7× the next: 400K+ active installs against 60K+ for Database Backup for WordPress. Downloads this week: BackWPup 167,429 and Database Backup for WordPress 869. Ratings: BackWPup 4★ from 1,321 and Database Backup for WordPress 4.5★ from 66 reviews.
| Metric | BackWPup | Database Backup for WordPress |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #134 ▬ | #632 ▲ 1 |
| Active installs | 400K+ | 60K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 167,429 | 869 |
| Rating | 4★ (1,321) | 4.5★ (66) |
| Last updated | Sep 7, 2026 | Apr 20, 2026 |
| Current version | 5.7.6 | 2.5.3 |
| Best rank on record | #133 | #629 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jul 2009 | Jul 2005 |
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.
Ranking history Lower is better
Active installs
Downloads per day
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more popular, BackWPup or Database Backup for WordPress?
By active installs, BackWPup: 400K+ sites run it against 60K+ for Database Backup for WordPress, according to WordPress.org figures captured on September 14, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, BackWPup or Database Backup for WordPress?
BackWPup, at #134 on the WordPress.org popular plugins list today, with Database Backup for WordPress at #632. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Are BackWPup or Database Backup for WordPress 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.