WordPress Importer vs Backuply – Backup, Restore, Migrate and Clone: Which Is Faster for WordPress?
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Backuply – Backup, Restore, Migrate and Clone
A-700K+ installs · 4.5/5 rating
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Head-to-Head Benchmark
| Metric | WordPress Importer | Backuply |
|---|---|---|
| ⚡ Activation TTFB | +1 ms | +0 ms |
| ⚡ Activation Memory | +0 MB | +0 MB |
| ⚡ Activation Queries | +0 | +0 |
| 🏠 Homepage TTFB | +-7 ms | +-7 ms |
| 🏠 Homepage Memory | +0 MB | +0 MB |
| 🏠 Homepage Queries | +0 | +8 |
| ⚙️ WP Admin TTFB | +-7 ms | +-7 ms |
| ⚙️ WP Admin Memory | +0 MB | +0 MB |
| ⚙️ WP Admin Queries | +0 | +15 |
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | WordPress Importer | Backuply – Backup, Restore, Migrate and Clone |
|---|---|---|
| Active Installs | 2.0M+ | 600K+ |
| User Rating | 3.1/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Speed Score | D | D |
| Tested Up To | WP 6.8.3 | WP 6.9.1 |
| Requires PHP | 7.2 | 5.5 |
| Last Updated | 2025-11-05 | 2025-11-14 |
| Total Downloads | 67.2M+ | 6.0M+ |
Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, WordPress Importer or Backuply – Backup, Restore, Migrate and Clone?
Both plugins score similarly on speed metrics.
Which should I use, WordPress Importer or Backuply – Backup, Restore, Migrate and Clone?
Backuply – Backup, Restore, Migrate and Clone is our overall recommendation based on speed, features, and user ratings.
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