UpdraftPlus: WP Backup & Migration Plugin vs WordPress Importer: Which Is Faster for WordPress?

UpdraftPlus: WP Backup & Migration Plugin vs WordPress Importer - MakeWPFast
UpdraftPlus: WP Backup & Migration Plugin
A
3M+ installs · 4.8/5 rating
Overall Winner
VS
WordPress Importer
A
2M+ installs · 3.1/5 rating

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

FeatureUpdraftPlus: WP Backup & Migration PluginWordPress Importer
Active Installs3.0M+2.0M+
User Rating4.8/53.1/5
Speed ScoreC+D
Tested Up ToWP 6.9.1WP 6.8.3
Requires PHPN/A7.2
Last Updated2026-01-192025-11-05
Total Downloads152.0M+67.2M+
Verdict
FasterUpdraftplus
More FeaturesUpdraftplus
Overall WinnerUpdraftplus
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, UpdraftPlus: WP Backup & Migration Plugin or WordPress Importer?
Based on our heuristic analysis, UpdraftPlus: WP Backup & Migration Plugin scores better on speed metrics.
Which should I use, UpdraftPlus: WP Backup & Migration Plugin or WordPress Importer?
UpdraftPlus: WP Backup & Migration Plugin is our overall recommendation based on speed, features, and user ratings.
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