# UpdraftPlus: WP Backup & Migration Plugin

> UpdraftPlus: WP Backup & Migratio… has 4M+ active installs, a 4.8/5 rating from 8,660 reviews and 2.2M downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 96/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Safe pick.** Yes — UpdraftPlus: WP Backup & Migrat… is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 4M+ sites, is rated 4.8/5 and was last updated 5 days ago, and scores 96/100 on our health check.

**Backup, restore or migrate your WordPress website to another host or domain. Schedule backups or run manually. Migrate in minutes.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** #14 of 69,475 plugins
- **Active installs:** 4M+
- **Total downloads:** 166,311,069
- **Downloads (30 days):** 2,212,322 (+4.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.8/5 from 8,660 reviews
- **Health score:** 96/100 (Excellent)
- **Version:** 1.26.8
- **Last updated:** Sep 21, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.9+
- **Support resolved:** 27 of 31 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** David Anderson / Team Updraft (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/davidanderson/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/updraftplus/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [backup](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/backup/) | #2 | 315 |
| [cloud backup](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cloud-backup/) | #1 | 20 |
| [database backup](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/database-backup/) | #1 | 51 |
| [migration](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/migration/) | #1 | 262 |
| [wordpress backup](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wordpress-backup/) | #1 | 29 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| backup | #1 | 3,391 |
| cloud backup | #2 | 443 |
| database backup | #1 | 2,015 |
| migration | #1 | 3,363 |
| wordpress backup | #1 | 3,354 |

## Version adoption

- 1.26: 71%
- 1.25: 11.6%
- 1.24: 6.4%
- Other: 11.1%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [All-in-One WP Migration and Backup](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/all-in-one-wp-migration/) | 5M+ | 4.5/5 (7,669) | Sep 15, 2026 | 97/100 |
| 3 | [Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, & Growth](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/jetpack/) | 3M+ | 3.7/5 (2,407) | Sep 10, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 4 | [Duplicator – Backups & Migration Plugin – Cloud Backups, Scheduled Backups, & More](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/duplicator/) | 1M+ | 4.9/5 (4,939) | Sep 18, 2026 | 97/100 |
| 5 | [ManageWP Worker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/worker/) | 1M+ | 4.6/5 (679) | Aug 21, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 6 | [WPvivid — Backup, Migration & Staging](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpvivid-backuprestore/) | 900K+ | 4.9/5 (1,552) | Sep 10, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 7 | [Backuply – Backup, Restore, Migrate and Clone](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/backuply/) | 600K+ | 4.5/5 (135) | Sep 23, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 8 | [BackWPup – WordPress Backup & Restore Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/backwpup/) | 400K+ | 4/5 (1,321) | Sep 7, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 9 | [JetBackup – Backup, Restore & Migrate](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/backup/) | 200K+ | 4.5/5 (1,055) | Aug 26, 2026 | 70/100 |
| 10 | [InfiniteWP Client](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/iwp-client/) | 200K+ | 4.4/5 (177) | Aug 19, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 11 | [WP STAGING – Backups & Restore, Migration & Clone Plugin – Cloud Backups, Scheduled Backups](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-staging/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (2,466) | Sep 23, 2026 | 95/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is UpdraftPlus: WP Backup & Migrat… free?
Yes. UpdraftPlus: WP Backup & Migrat… is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is UpdraftPlus: WP Backup & Migrat… safe to use in 2026?
Yes — UpdraftPlus: WP Backup & Migrat… is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 4M+ sites, is rated 4.8/5 and was last updated 5 days ago, and scores 96/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use UpdraftPlus: WP Backup & Migrat…?
UpdraftPlus: WP Backup & Migrat… is active on 4M+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 166,311,069 times since it launched in May 2012. It was downloaded 2,212,322 times in the last 30 days.

### Does UpdraftPlus: WP Backup & Migrat… work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested UpdraftPlus: WP Backup & Migrat… up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 3.9 or newer.

### When was UpdraftPlus: WP Backup & Migrat… last updated?
The latest version, 1.26.8, was released on September 21, 2026 (5 days ago).

### Who makes UpdraftPlus: WP Backup & Migrat…?
UpdraftPlus: WP Backup & Migrat… is developed and maintained by David Anderson / Team Updraft.

### What are the best alternatives to UpdraftPlus: WP Backup & Migrat…?
The most popular alternatives to UpdraftPlus: WP Backup & Migrat… are All-in-One WP Migration and… (5M+ installs), Jetpack (3M+ installs) and Duplicator (1M+ installs).


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