Jetpack VaultPress Backup vs WP-DBManager
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
WP-DBManager leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #685, ahead of Jetpack VaultPress Backup at #1,193. Over the last 7 days WP-DBManager slipped 1 place and Jetpack VaultPress Backup climbed 4 places. WP-DBManager has the largest install base, roughly 3× the next: 60K+ active installs against 20K+ for Jetpack VaultPress Backup. Downloads this week: WP-DBManager 1,361 and Jetpack VaultPress Backup 769. Ratings: Jetpack VaultPress Backup 4.5★ from 35 and WP-DBManager 4.4★ from 95 reviews.
| Metric | Jetpack VaultPress Backup | WP-DBManager |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,193 ▲ 4 | #685 ▼ 1 |
| Active installs | 20K+ | 60K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 769 | 1,361 |
| Rating | 4.5★ (35) | 4.4★ (95) |
| Last updated | Aug 11, 2026 | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Current version | 3.9 | 4.0.0 |
| Best rank on record | #1,193 | #678 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Aug 2021 | Jan 2006 |
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, Jetpack VaultPress Backup or WP-DBManager?
By active installs, WP-DBManager: 60K+ 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, Jetpack VaultPress Backup or WP-DBManager?
WP-DBManager, at #685 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 Jetpack VaultPress Backup or WP-DBManager 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.