Database Backup for WordPress vs UsageDD (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Database Backup for WordPress
70K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, UsageDD has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 19 reviews) while Database Backup for WordPress leads in active installations (70K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Database Backup for WordPress has accumulated 3.7M+ total downloads while UsageDD has 47K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Database Backup for WordPress | UsageDD | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.5/5 | ► | 4.8/5 |
| Total Reviews | 66 | ◄ | 19 |
| Active Installs | 70K+ | ◄ | 1.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 3.7M+ | ◄ | 47K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 years ago | ► | 4 months ago |
| First Released | 2005 | 2017 | |
| Age | 21 years | 9 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.6.0+ | 3.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.3+ | 5.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.5.2 | 2.1 |
Rating Breakdown
Database Backup for WordPress
UsageDD
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Database Backup for WordPress averaged approximately 40 daily downloads while UsageDD averaged 7.
Recent Reviews
Database Backup for WordPress Reviews
very slow
Very slow, Please make it faster This topic was modified 3 years, 11 months ago by Vu Tru So.
does it’s job
…but it’s very, very slow. So don’t use it, if you’re in hurry! 🤣
Good plugin
The backups went fine and I saved them on my computer. The problem came after my site went wonky and I tried to restore. Then I noticed that the “Restore” function is a premium addition. After a confu
UsageDD Reviews
didn’t work
just giving nuclear number no way to access what does this mean and eventually killed the site.
Simple and very useful
Easy to use and very informative. I highly recommend it to anyone who wonders or needs to measure the memory usage of their WP website. The best part is that it doesn’t affect your website performanc
Great plug in!
Nothing that hasn’t been said. But this plugin really helped me debugging my site. Thanks a lot.
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