# Duplicator vs Permalink History

> Duplicator vs Permalink History compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. Duplicator comes out ahead, winning 5 of 6 head-to-head checks against Permalink History.

**Duplicator comes out ahead, winning 5 of 6 head-to-head checks against Permalink History.** Choose Duplicator if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews. Choose Permalink History if you care most about download trend.

| | Duplicator – Backups & Migration Plugin – Cloud Backups, Scheduled Backups, & More | Permalink History |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 1M+ ✅ | 20+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 1.2M ✅ | 200 |
| Download trend | -42% | +83.5% ✅ |
| Rating | 4.9/5 | — |
| Reviews | 4,940 ✅ | 0 |
| Health score | 98/100 ✅ | 67/100 |
| Last updated | 1 week ago ✅ | 3 weeks ago |
| Tested up to | WP 7.1.3 | WP 7.1.3 |
| Support resolved | 100% | — |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ | 8.0+ |
| First released | Jun 2011 | Aug 2019 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, Duplicator or Permalink History?
Duplicator comes out ahead, winning 5 of 6 head-to-head checks against Permalink History. Choose Duplicator if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews. Choose Permalink History if you care most about download trend.

### Is Duplicator more popular than Permalink History?
Duplicator is the more popular of the two with 1M+ active installs, compared with 20+ for Permalink History.

### Can I use Duplicator and Permalink History together?
Both plugins cover 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 Duplicator and Permalink History 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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