Media Cloud Sync vs pCloud Backup (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Media Cloud Sync has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 12 reviews) and leads in active installations (800 vs 50). Both are free WordPress plugins. Media Cloud Sync has accumulated 8.6K+ total downloads while pCloud Backup has 3.4K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Media Cloud Sync | pCloud Backup | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.9/5 | ◄ | 3/5 |
| Total Reviews | 12 | ◄ | 4 |
| Active Installs | 800 | ◄ | 50 |
| Total Downloads | 8.6K+ | ◄ | 3.4K+ |
| Support Resolution | 100% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 6 days ago | ◄ | 5 years ago |
| First Released | 2024 | 2019 | |
| Age | 2 years | 7 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.2+ | 5.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | 7.2+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.3.8 | 1.0.1 |
Rating
4.9/5Media Cloud Sync
◄pCloud Backup3/5
Total Reviews
12Media Cloud Sync
◄pCloud Backup4
Active Installs
800Media Cloud Sync
◄pCloud Backup50
Total Downloads
8.6K+Media Cloud Sync
◄pCloud Backup3.4K+
Support Resolution
100%Media Cloud Sync
pCloud BackupN/A
Last Updated
6 days agoMedia Cloud Sync
◄pCloud Backup5 years ago
First Released
2024Media Cloud Sync
pCloud Backup2019
Age
2 yearsMedia Cloud Sync
pCloud Backup7 years
WP Requires
5.2+Media Cloud Sync
pCloud Backup5.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+Media Cloud Sync
pCloud Backup7.2+
Business Model
FreeMedia Cloud Sync
pCloud BackupFree
Latest Version
1.3.8Media Cloud Sync
pCloud Backup1.0.1
Rating Breakdown
Media Cloud Sync
4.9/5(12 reviews)
5
92%
4
8%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
pCloud Backup
3/5(4 reviews)
5
25%
4
0%
3
50%
2
0%
1
25%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Media Cloud Sync or pCloud Backup more popular?
Media Cloud Sync has 800 active installations while pCloud Backup has 50. Media Cloud Sync is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Media Cloud Sync or pCloud Backup?
Media Cloud Sync has a 4.9/5 rating from 12 reviews, while pCloud Backup has a 3/5 rating from 4 reviews.
Are Media Cloud Sync and pCloud Backup free?
Media Cloud Sync is free and pCloud Backup is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Media Cloud Sync or pCloud Backup?
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?
Media Cloud Sync was last updated 6 days ago and pCloud Backup was last updated 5 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.