WP Umbrella: Update Backup Restore &… vs GTmetrix for WordPress (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
WP Umbrella: Update Backup Restore &…
60K+ active installs
Free
GTmetrix for WordPress
8.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, GTmetrix for WordPress has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 14 reviews) while WP Umbrella: Update Backup Restore &… leads in active installations (60K+ vs 8.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Umbrella: Update Backup Restore &… has accumulated 1.2M+ total downloads while GTmetrix for WordPress has 262K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP Umbrella: Update Backup Restore &… | GTmetrix for WordPress | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ► | 4.8/5 |
| Total Reviews | 61 | ◄ | 14 |
| Active Installs | 60K+ | ◄ | 8.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 1.2M+ | ◄ | 262K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 days ago | ◄ | 2 years ago |
| First Released | 2020 | 2012 | |
| Age | 6 years | 14 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.8+ | 3.3.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.22.2 | 0.4.8 |
Rating Breakdown
WP Umbrella: Update Backup Restore &…
GTmetrix for WordPress
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, WP Umbrella: Update Backup Restore &… averaged approximately 3,035 daily downloads while GTmetrix for WordPress averaged 11.
Recent Reviews
WP Umbrella: Update Backup Restore &… Reviews
Top-notch support!
We migrated from BV to WPU and have no regrets. The development team is extremely dynamic and the support is very responsive. To top it all off, the UI is pleasant, clear, and intuitive.
Peace of mind in one dashboard
I honestly wonder how I ever managed without WP Umbrella. It’s been a game-changer for our agency in running sites and client care plans. The new security monitoring and the PHP error reporting give m
Gain de temps
Je gère la maintenance quotidienne de plusieurs dizaines de site web. WP Umbrella est un vrai gain de temps dans la gestion quotidienne. Il permet d’avoir une vue d’ensemble de l’état de santé des sit
GTmetrix for WordPress Reviews
Such a great tool! Excellent site integration
Love it. I hope you guys keep the plugin updated, it’s fantastic.
Fantastic plugin but…
Plugin isn’t showing the toolbar link in the latest version of WP now 🙁
A must-have plugin
I went from an F/E rating to an A/B rating using this tool to help point me to areas on the website front page that were contributing to noticeably slow loading times.
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