BackWPup vs WebToffee WP Backup and Migration
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 #135, ahead of WebToffee WP Backup and Migration at #3,057. Over the last 7 days BackWPup held its place and WebToffee WP Backup and Migration climbed 4 places. BackWPup has the largest install base, roughly 80× the next: 400K+ active installs against 5K+ for WebToffee WP Backup and Migration. Downloads this week: BackWPup 167,990 and WebToffee WP Backup and Migration 454. Ratings: BackWPup 4★ from 1,323 and WebToffee WP Backup and Migration 4.5★ from 49 reviews.
| Metric | BackWPup | WebToffee WP Backup and Migration |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #135 ▬ | #3,057 ▲ 4 |
| Active installs | 400K+ | 5K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 167,990 | 454 |
| Rating | 4★ (1,323) | 4.5★ (49) |
| Last updated | Oct 14, 2026 | Sep 24, 2026 |
| Current version | 5.7.8 | 1.6.1 |
| Best rank on record | #133 | #3,051 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jul 2009 | Oct 2017 |
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 WebToffee WP Backup and Migration?
By active installs, BackWPup: 400K+ sites run it against 5K+ for WebToffee WP Backup and Migration, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 19, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, BackWPup or WebToffee WP Backup and Migration?
BackWPup, at #135 on the WordPress.org popular plugins list today, with WebToffee WP Backup and Migration at #3,057. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Are BackWPup or WebToffee WP Backup and Migration 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.