UpdraftPlus: WP Backup & Migration Plugin vs WordPress Importer: 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 | WordPress Importer |
|---|---|---|
| ⚡ Activation TTFB | +-1 ms | +2 ms |
| ⚡ Activation Memory | +0 MB | +0 MB |
| ⚡ Activation Queries | +1 | +0 |
| 🏠 Homepage TTFB | +0 ms | +0 ms |
| 🏠 Homepage Memory | +0 MB | +0 MB |
| 🏠 Homepage Queries | +0 | +0 |
| ⚙️ WP Admin TTFB | +-1 ms | +2 ms |
| ⚙️ WP Admin Memory | +0 MB | +0 MB |
| ⚙️ WP Admin Queries | +0 | +0 |
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | UpdraftPlus: WP Backup & Migration Plugin | WordPress Importer |
|---|---|---|
| Active Installs | 3.0M+ | 2.0M+ |
| User Rating | 4.8/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Speed Score | C+ | D |
| Tested Up To | WP 6.9.1 | WP 6.8.3 |
| Requires PHP | N/A | 7.2 |
| Last Updated | 2026-01-19 | 2025-11-05 |
| Total Downloads | 152.0M+ | 67.2M+ |
Verdict
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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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