Backup Migration vs BackWPup (September 2026)
Updated September 7, 2026 · Data from WordPress.org, refreshed daily · How this works
Both rank in the WordPress.org Backup Plugins top 10: Backup Migration at #7 and BackWPup at #6. BackWPup leads on 3 of the 5 measures we track. Every number below comes straight from WordPress.org and is refreshed every day.
Backup Migration
Backup, migrate, and create staging sites with free cloud storage and support.
BackWPup
BackWPup – WordPress Backup & Restore Plugin
Back up, restore, and protect your WordPress website with automated backups, cloud storage, one-click recovery, and AI-assisted backup management.
Who leads on what
BackWPup leads on 3 of the 5 measures we track.
BackWPup ranks higher on WordPress.org: #6 against #7 in Backup Plugins.
BackWPup has more users: 400,000+ active installs against 80,000+.
Backup Migration is rated higher: 4.9 out of 5 from 1,331 reviews, against 4.0 from 1,321 reviews.
Backup Migration has more reviews behind its score: 1,331 against 1,321.
BackWPup was updated more recently, on September 3, 2026; Backup Migration on August 11, 2026.
Which one to pick
Each plugin is the better answer for the measure it actually leads on. Nothing here is a recommendation we invented.
Backup Migration
Pick Backup Migration if the review score matters most to you or you want the score backed by more reviews.
BackWPup
Pick BackWPup if you go by where WordPress.org itself puts them, you want the plugin more sites already run or you want the one shipping releases most recently.
Backup Migration vs BackWPup side by side
| Backup Migration | BackWPup | |
|---|---|---|
| Backup Plugins ranking | #7 | #6 |
| Rating | 4.9 | 4.0 |
| Reviews | 1,331 | 1,321 |
| Active installs | 80,000+ | 400,000+ |
| Total downloads | 2,583,363 | 24,697,084 |
| Downloads, last 30 days | – | – |
| Last updated | Aug 11, 2026 | Sep 3, 2026 |
| First published | Dec 1, 2020 | Jul 5, 2009 |
| Tested up to WordPress | 7.0.4 | 7.1 |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 | 7.4 |
| Pricing | Free on WordPress.org | Free + paid version |
30-day download figures appear after both plugins have 30 days of tracking.
Backup Migration ratings
BackWPup ratings
How we compare these two
Every figure here is pulled from the WordPress.org plugin API every day at 03:00 UTC, for both plugins in the same run, so the two are always read on the same day. We compare only what the directory reports: active installs, the rating and how many reviews stand behind it, the last release date and, once we have a month of history, downloads over the last 30 days. Ratings are only called a win above 50 reviews each, because a handful of five-star reviews is not evidence. Nothing is weighted into an overall score, no measure is worth more than another, and neither Backup Migration nor BackWPup can pay to appear here: the pair exists only because both plugins reached the Backup Plugins top 10. Full methodology.
Backup Migration vs BackWPup: common questions
Is Backup Migration better than BackWPup?
BackWPup leads on 3 of the 5 measures we track. Neither is better at everything, and the answer depends on which measure you weigh. BackWPup ranks higher on WordPress.org: #6 against #7 in Backup Plugins.
Which has more users, Backup Migration or BackWPup?
BackWPup ranks higher on WordPress.org: #6 against #7 in Backup Plugins.
Which is rated higher, Backup Migration or BackWPup?
BackWPup has more users: 400,000+ active installs against 80,000+.
Are Backup Migration and BackWPup free?
Both are free to install from WordPress.org. Backup Migration may also sell a paid version or add-ons. BackWPup is listed as commercial, so a paid version or add-ons exist.
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