WordPress backup and migration plugin with scheduled backups, remote storage and restores.
#6 of 6 in Backup Plugins by Overall Score
UpdraftPlus backs up WordPress files and databases to local or remote storage and restores them from the WordPress dashboard. Premium features include incremental backups, advanced scheduling, database encryption, multisite support, more storage destinations, and migration tools for cloning or moving a site between domains or hosting environments.
UpdraftPlus separates backup components such as plugins, uploads, themes and databases, so restores can target the affected portion instead of replacing everything. Remote storage setup varies by destination service and may require separate credentials. Incremental backups and cloning workflows are edition-dependent, which matters for large sites where repeated full backups would consume considerable storage.
Calculated from facts we verified on UpdraftPlus's own website, using published thresholds. Nobody can pay to change it. Together with Market Signal it makes the Overall Score of 39 that orders our lists.
Dimensions without verified data count as a neutral 2.5. Facts checked October 12, 2026. How the rating works
Computed from Ahrefs + Semrush data about UpdraftPlus's own website. Not an assessment of the product itself. How this works →
Market Strength
18
Where it stands today
Momentum
6 Declining ↓↓
Where it’s heading
Data Confidence
Medium
How much to trust it
Tick mark = category average.
Compared with 52 tracked WordPress tools. Data through September 2026, pulled October 12, 2026.
| Plan | Monthly | Annual (mo) | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal | $5.83 | Not listed |
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Pricing shown reflects list prices as of our last check and may have changed. Confirm current pricing on UpdraftPlus' website before purchasing.
Google Drive, Dropbox, Amazon S3, OneDrive, Google Cloud, Backblaze
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Why choose it: WordPress agencies and WooCommerce stores that need off-site backups, staging, migration, and order-aware recovery.
Why choose it: WordPress professionals moving, cloning, or backing up sites across hosts and cloud storage destinations.
Why choose it: WordPress site owners and agencies needing backups, site transfers, staging, and flexible remote-storage choices.
Why choose it: WordPress administrators who want scheduled backups sent to several cloud or self-managed storage destinations.
UpdraftPlus offers a free plan, though it doesn't offer a separate free trial of paid tiers.
UpdraftPlus starts at $5.83/mo (annual billing) on its Personal plan. Pricing was last checked October 4, 2026. Always confirm current pricing on the vendor's site before purchasing.
Commonly considered alternatives include BlogVault, Duplicator, WPvivid and BackWPup. The Alternatives section on this page shows what each one is best at and its starting price.
