Jetpack VaultPress vs Smart Archives Reloaded (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Smart Archives Reloaded
1.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Smart Archives Reloaded has a higher user rating (4.3/5 from 15 reviews) while Jetpack VaultPress leads in active installations (10K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Jetpack VaultPress has accumulated 2.0M+ total downloads while Smart Archives Reloaded has 99K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Jetpack VaultPress | Smart Archives Reloaded | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3.8/5 | ► | 4.3/5 |
| Total Reviews | 72 | ◄ | 15 |
| Active Installs | 10K+ | ◄ | 1.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 2.0M+ | ◄ | 99K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 4 months ago | ◄ | 8 years ago |
| First Released | 2013 | 2008 | |
| Age | 13 years | 18 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.2+ | 3.2+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.2+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 4.0.6 | 2.0.5 |
Rating Breakdown
Jetpack VaultPress
Smart Archives Reloaded
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Jetpack VaultPress averaged approximately 72 daily downloads while Smart Archives Reloaded averaged 3.
Recent Reviews
Jetpack VaultPress Reviews
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
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
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!!!!
Smart Archives Reloaded Reviews
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Still works well
While this plugin is old and unsupported, it still works well. One of the only plugins I’ve found that will layout a decade of posts in a user friendly manner. Thank you for your hard work on this plu
Worked Perfectly!
Super simple way to create an archives page. It was such a relief after struggling to create one with code. Thanks!
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