Database Backup for WordPress vs WPPG (2026)

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

Database Backup for WordPress

Database Backup for WordPress

4.5(66)

70K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 years ago
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WPPG

WPPG

5(2)

20 active installs

Free

Updated 8 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, WPPG has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) while Database Backup for WordPress leads in active installations (70K+ vs 20). Both are free WordPress plugins. Database Backup for WordPress has accumulated 3.7M+ total downloads while WPPG has 4.4K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.5/5Database Backup for WordPress
WPPG5/5
Total Reviews
66Database Backup for WordPress
WPPG2
Active Installs
70K+Database Backup for WordPress
WPPG20
Total Downloads
3.7M+Database Backup for WordPress
WPPG4.4K+
Support Resolution
N/ADatabase Backup for WordPress
WPPGN/A
Last Updated
3 years agoDatabase Backup for WordPress
WPPG8 years ago
First Released
2005Database Backup for WordPress
WPPG2017
Age
21 yearsDatabase Backup for WordPress
WPPG9 years
WP Requires
3.6.0+Database Backup for WordPress
WPPG2.9.2+
PHP Requires
5.3+Database Backup for WordPress
WPPGfalse+
Business Model
FreeDatabase Backup for WordPress
WPPGFree
Latest Version
2.5.2Database Backup for WordPress
WPPG1.0.1

Rating Breakdown

Database Backup for WordPress

4.5/5(66 reviews)
5
80%
4
5%
3
5%
2
3%
1
8%

WPPG

5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Database Backup for WordPress Reviews

by Vu Tru So

very slow

Very slow, Please make it faster This topic was modified 3 years, 11 months ago by Vu Tru So.

by meisterleise

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

WPPG Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Database Backup for WordPress or WPPG more popular?
Database Backup for WordPress has 70K+ active installations while WPPG has 20. Database Backup for WordPress is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Database Backup for WordPress or WPPG?
Database Backup for WordPress has a 4.5/5 rating from 66 reviews, while WPPG has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Database Backup for WordPress and WPPG free?
Database Backup for WordPress is free and WPPG is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Database Backup for WordPress or WPPG?
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?
Database Backup for WordPress was last updated 3 years ago and WPPG was last updated 8 years ago.

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