JetBackup vs UpdraftPlus (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: JetBackup at #8 and UpdraftPlus at #1. UpdraftPlus leads on 4 of the 5 measures we track. Every number below comes straight from WordPress.org and is refreshed every day.
JetBackup
JetBackup – Backup, Restore & Migrate
Backup, restore, and migrate WordPress sites fast. Supports TAR, remote backups, multi schedules, and full multisite compatibility.
UpdraftPlus
UpdraftPlus: WP Backup & Migration Plugin
Backup, restore or migrate your WordPress website to another host or domain. Schedule backups or run manually. Migrate in minutes.
Who leads on what
UpdraftPlus leads on 4 of the 5 measures we track.
UpdraftPlus ranks higher on WordPress.org: #1 against #8 in Backup Plugins.
UpdraftPlus has more users: 3 million+ active installs against 200,000+.
UpdraftPlus is rated higher: 4.8 out of 5 from 8,637 reviews, against 4.5 from 1,054 reviews.
UpdraftPlus has more reviews behind its score: 8,637 against 1,054.
JetBackup was updated more recently, on August 26, 2026; UpdraftPlus on August 21, 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.
JetBackup
Pick JetBackup if you want the one shipping releases most recently.
UpdraftPlus
Pick UpdraftPlus if you go by where WordPress.org itself puts them, you want the plugin more sites already run, the review score matters most to you or you want the score backed by more reviews.
JetBackup vs UpdraftPlus side by side
| JetBackup | UpdraftPlus | |
|---|---|---|
| Backup Plugins ranking | #8 | #1 |
| Rating | 4.5 | 4.8 |
| Reviews | 1,054 | 8,637 |
| Active installs | 200,000+ | 3 million+ |
| Total downloads | 4,729,017 | 164,491,267 |
| Downloads, last 30 days | – | – |
| Last updated | Aug 26, 2026 | Aug 21, 2026 |
| First published | May 12, 2012 | May 22, 2012 |
| Tested up to WordPress | 7.0.4 | 7.1 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | – |
| Pricing | Free on WordPress.org | Free on WordPress.org |
30-day download figures appear after both plugins have 30 days of tracking.
JetBackup ratings
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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 JetBackup nor UpdraftPlus can pay to appear here: the pair exists only because both plugins reached the Backup Plugins top 10. Full methodology.
JetBackup vs UpdraftPlus: common questions
Is JetBackup better than UpdraftPlus?
UpdraftPlus leads on 4 of the 5 measures we track. Neither is better at everything, and the answer depends on which measure you weigh. UpdraftPlus ranks higher on WordPress.org: #1 against #8 in Backup Plugins.
Which has more users, JetBackup or UpdraftPlus?
UpdraftPlus ranks higher on WordPress.org: #1 against #8 in Backup Plugins.
Which is rated higher, JetBackup or UpdraftPlus?
UpdraftPlus has more users: 3 million+ active installs against 200,000+.
Are JetBackup and UpdraftPlus free?
Both are free to install from WordPress.org. JetBackup may also sell a paid version or add-ons. UpdraftPlus may also sell a paid version or add-ons.
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