Jetpack 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: Jetpack at #3 and UpdraftPlus at #1. UpdraftPlus leads on 3 of the 5 measures we track. Every number below comes straight from WordPress.org and is refreshed every day.
Jetpack
Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, & Growth
Improve your WP security with powerful one-click tools like backup, WAF, and malware scan. Includes free tools like stats, CDN and social sharing.
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 3 of the 5 measures we track.
UpdraftPlus ranks higher on WordPress.org: #1 against #3 in Backup Plugins.
Both report 3 million+ active installs on WordPress.org.
UpdraftPlus is rated higher: 4.8 out of 5 from 8,637 reviews, against 3.7 from 2,406 reviews.
UpdraftPlus has more reviews behind its score: 8,637 against 2,406.
Jetpack was updated more recently, on September 1, 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.
Jetpack
Pick Jetpack if you want the one shipping releases most recently.
UpdraftPlus
Pick UpdraftPlus if you go by where WordPress.org itself puts them, the review score matters most to you or you want the score backed by more reviews.
Jetpack vs UpdraftPlus side by side
| Jetpack | UpdraftPlus | |
|---|---|---|
| Backup Plugins ranking | #3 | #1 |
| Rating | 3.7 | 4.8 |
| Reviews | 2,406 | 8,637 |
| Active installs | 3 million+ | 3 million+ |
| Total downloads | 508,392,129 | 164,491,267 |
| Downloads, last 30 days | – | – |
| Last updated | Sep 1, 2026 | Aug 21, 2026 |
| First published | Jan 20, 2011 | May 22, 2012 |
| Tested up to WordPress | 7.0.4 | 7.1 |
| Requires PHP | 7.2 | – |
| Pricing | Free + paid version | Free on WordPress.org |
30-day download figures appear after both plugins have 30 days of tracking.
Jetpack ratings
UpdraftPlus 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 Jetpack nor UpdraftPlus can pay to appear here: the pair exists only because both plugins reached the Backup Plugins top 10. Full methodology.
Jetpack vs UpdraftPlus: common questions
Is Jetpack better than UpdraftPlus?
UpdraftPlus leads on 3 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 #3 in Backup Plugins.
Which has more users, Jetpack or UpdraftPlus?
UpdraftPlus ranks higher on WordPress.org: #1 against #3 in Backup Plugins.
Which is rated higher, Jetpack or UpdraftPlus?
Both report 3 million+ active installs on WordPress.org.
Are Jetpack and UpdraftPlus free?
Both are free to install from WordPress.org. Jetpack is listed as commercial, so a paid version or add-ons exist. UpdraftPlus may also sell a paid version or add-ons.
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