# BackShift vs UpdraftPlus: WP Backup &…

> BackShift vs UpdraftPlus: WP Backup &… compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. UpdraftPlus: WP Backup & Mi… comes out ahead, winning 7 of 7 head-to-head checks against BackShift.

**UpdraftPlus: WP Backup & Mi… comes out ahead, winning 7 of 7 head-to-head checks against BackShift.** Choose UpdraftPlus: WP Backup & Mi… if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend.

| | BackShift — Backup & Migration | UpdraftPlus: WP Backup & Migration Plugin |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | <10 | 4M+ ✅ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 72 | 2.2M ✅ |
| Download trend | -16.3% | +5.1% ✅ |
| Rating | — | 4.8/5 |
| Reviews | 0 | 8,669 ✅ |
| Health score | 55/100 | 96/100 ✅ |
| Last updated | 2 months ago | 2 weeks ago ✅ |
| Tested up to | WP 7.0.6 | WP 7.1.2 ✅ |
| Support resolved | — | 83% |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ | Any |
| First released | May 2026 | May 2012 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, BackShift or UpdraftPlus: WP Backup & Mi…?
UpdraftPlus: WP Backup & Mi… comes out ahead, winning 7 of 7 head-to-head checks against BackShift.  Choose UpdraftPlus: WP Backup & Mi… if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend.

### Is BackShift more popular than UpdraftPlus: WP Backup & Mi…?
UpdraftPlus: WP Backup & Mi… is the more popular of the two with 4M+ active installs, compared with <10 for BackShift.

### Can I use BackShift and UpdraftPlus: WP Backup & Mi… together?
Both plugins cover backup, migration and wordpress backup, so most sites only need one. Running two plugins that do the same job can cause conflicts and slow your site down — pick the one that fits best and remove the other.

### Are BackShift and UpdraftPlus: WP Backup & Mi… free?
Yes. Both are free to download from the official WordPress.org plugin directory. Either may also offer paid upgrades from its developer.


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