UpdraftPlus: WP Backup & Migration Plugin vs Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, & Growth: Which Is Faster for WordPress?
UpdraftPlus: WP Backup & Migration Plugin
A3M+ installs · 4.8/5 rating
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Head-to-Head Benchmark
| Metric | UpdraftPlus | Jetpack |
|---|---|---|
| ⚡ Activation TTFB | +-1 ms | +4 ms |
| ⚡ Activation Memory | +0 MB | +2 MB |
| ⚡ Activation Queries | +1 | +5 |
| 🏠 Homepage TTFB | +0 ms | +4 ms |
| 🏠 Homepage Memory | +0 MB | +2 MB |
| 🏠 Homepage Queries | +0 | +4 |
| ⚙️ WP Admin TTFB | +-1 ms | +5 ms |
| ⚙️ WP Admin Memory | +0 MB | +2 MB |
| ⚙️ WP Admin Queries | +0 | +7 |
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | UpdraftPlus: WP Backup & Migration Plugin | Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, & Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Active Installs | 3.0M+ | 3.0M+ |
| User Rating | 4.8/5 | 3.8/5 |
| TTFB Impact | -1ms | +4ms |
| Memory Impact | +0KB | +2048KB |
| Extra DB Queries | +1 | +5 |
| Speed Score | A | A |
| Tested Up To | WP 6.9.1 | WP 6.9.1 |
| Requires PHP | N/A | 7.2 |
| Last Updated | 2026-01-19 | 2026-02-04 |
| Total Downloads | 152.1M+ | 481.7M+ |
Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, UpdraftPlus: WP Backup & Migration Plugin or Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, & Growth?
In our benchmark tests, UpdraftPlus: WP Backup & Migration Plugin adds only +-1ms to TTFB, while Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, & Growth adds +4ms. UpdraftPlus: WP Backup & Migration Plugin is the faster choice.
Which uses less memory, UpdraftPlus: WP Backup & Migration Plugin or Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, & Growth?
UpdraftPlus: WP Backup & Migration Plugin adds +0KB to peak memory usage, while Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, & Growth adds +2048KB.
How many extra database queries does each plugin add?
UpdraftPlus: WP Backup & Migration Plugin adds +1 queries per page load, while Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, & Growth adds +5 queries.
Which should I use, UpdraftPlus: WP Backup & Migration Plugin or Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, & Growth?
Based on our performance benchmarks and user ratings, UpdraftPlus: WP Backup & Migration Plugin is our overall recommendation. However, both are solid choices u2014 pick based on your specific needs.
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