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BackUpWordPress vs Jetpack VaultPress (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

BackUpWordPress

BackUpWordPress

4.7(1,374)

90K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
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Jetpack VaultPress

Jetpack VaultPress

3.8(72)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 months ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, BackUpWordPress has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 1,374 reviews) and leads in active installations (90K+ vs 10K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. BackUpWordPress has accumulated 4.9M+ total downloads while Jetpack VaultPress has 2.0M+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5BackUpWordPress
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Jetpack VaultPress3.8/5
Total Reviews
1,374BackUpWordPress
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Jetpack VaultPress72
Active Installs
90K+BackUpWordPress
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Jetpack VaultPress10K+
Total Downloads
4.9M+BackUpWordPress
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Jetpack VaultPress2.0M+
Support Resolution
N/ABackUpWordPress
Jetpack VaultPressN/A
Last Updated
1 year agoBackUpWordPress
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Jetpack VaultPress4 months ago
First Released
2007BackUpWordPress
Jetpack VaultPress2013
Age
19 yearsBackUpWordPress
Jetpack VaultPress13 years
WP Requires
3.9+BackUpWordPress
Jetpack VaultPress5.2+
PHP Requires
false+BackUpWordPress
Jetpack VaultPress7.2+
Business Model
FreeBackUpWordPress
Jetpack VaultPressFree
Latest Version
3.14BackUpWordPress
Jetpack VaultPress4.0.6

Rating Breakdown

BackUpWordPress

4.7/5(1,374 reviews)
5
87%
4
5%
3
1%
2
1%
1
6%

Jetpack VaultPress

3.8/5(72 reviews)
5
65%
4
6%
3
0%
2
4%
1
25%

Recent Reviews

BackUpWordPress Reviews

by Kollmannsberger

zuverlässig und einfach

Verwende das kostenfreie Plugin seit vielen Jahren und bin sehr zufrieden Einfach zu bedienen und praktisch in der Anwendung – für viele kleine und einfache Websites sehr gut geeignet

Let Me Down When I Needed It Most

Well, on July 15th, the day came for me after 18 years of SysAdmin. I went to delete a subdirectory off of a website called “home” and added a preceding slash to make it “/home” and POOF, just like t

by Elizabeth

stopped working

For a while worked well, as in scheduled back up took place regularly, but now that hasn’t happened in more than a month. I’ve (knock on wood) never had to restore a backed-up copy, so haven’t tested

Jetpack VaultPress Reviews

by pasqualerose

They may just disconnect your account because they think it’s the best thing to

I’ve been a paying customer for VaultPress for years, then one of their representatives, or what they call “happiness engineers” just disconnecting my account. She discovered I had two accounts and wi

by theghall

Peace of Mind (almost)

Was doing manual backups, but for only $3.50 a month I get peace of mind from automatic backups. Would be great if I got a badge next the VaultPress menu option on the sidebar indicating I have a me

by ngcmos

I signed up just to say DO NOT USE THIS!!!

What a waste of my going on 12 hours and none of the restore options work. This is terrible Support is a joke!!!!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is BackUpWordPress or Jetpack VaultPress more popular?
BackUpWordPress has 90K+ active installations while Jetpack VaultPress has 10K+. BackUpWordPress is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — BackUpWordPress or Jetpack VaultPress?
BackUpWordPress has a 4.7/5 rating from 1,374 reviews, while Jetpack VaultPress has a 3.8/5 rating from 72 reviews.
Are BackUpWordPress and Jetpack VaultPress free?
BackUpWordPress is free and Jetpack VaultPress is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — BackUpWordPress or Jetpack VaultPress?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
BackUpWordPress was last updated 1 year ago and Jetpack VaultPress was last updated 4 months ago.

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