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
View full benchmark →
Overall Winner
VS
WordPress Importer
A
2M+ installs · 3.1/5 rating
View full benchmark →
Head-to-Head Benchmark
MetricUpdraftPlusWordPress Importer
⚡ Activation TTFB+-1 ms+1 ms
⚡ Activation Memory+0 MB+0 MB
⚡ Activation Queries+2+0
🏠 Homepage TTFB+8 ms+-7 ms
🏠 Homepage Memory+0 MB+0 MB
🏠 Homepage Queries+1+0
⚙️ WP Admin TTFB+1 ms+-7 ms
⚙️ WP Admin Memory+0 MB+0 MB
⚙️ WP Admin Queries+9+0

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
Full Reviews
UpdraftPlus: WP Backup & Migration Plugin Performance ReviewWordPress Importer Performance Review
⚡

Not sure which plugin is slowing you down?

WP Multitool's Slow Query Analyzer pinpoints exactly which plugins cause the most database load on your site.

Try WP Multitool →
Get WordPress Performance Tips

Plugin reviews, speed optimization guides, and error debugging — straight to your inbox.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime. We respect your privacy.