UpdraftPlus vs Simple History – Track, Log, and Audit WordPress Changes

Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points

UpdraftPlus

4.8·8.4kreviews·3,000,000+installs

Backup, restore or migrate your WordPress website to another host or domain. Schedule backups or run manually. Migrate in minutes.

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	Simple History – Track, Log, and Audit WordPress Changes	UpdraftPlus
Tagline	“Track changes and user activities on your WordPress site. See who created a page, uploaded an attachment, and more, for a complete audit trail.”143 chars	“Backup, restore or migrate your WordPress website to another host or domain. Schedule backups or run manually. Migrate in minutes.”130 chars
Description	143 / 5000 chars3% used	130 / 5000 chars3% used
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Feature comparison between Simple History – Track, Log, and Audit WordPress Changes and UpdraftPlus: WP Backup & Migration Plugin
Metric	Simple History – Track, Log, and Audit WordPress Changes	UpdraftPlus: WP Backup & Migration Plugin
Rating	★ 4.9 ★	4.8 ★
Total reviews	461	★ 8.4k
Active installs	300,000+	3,000,000+
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AppRanks verdict

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Simple History – Track, Log, and Audit WordPress Changes edges out UpdraftPlus: WP Backup & Migration Plugin on rating (4.9★ vs 4.8★), but the gap is small enough that pricing fit and feature differentiation should drive the decision more than the headline number. UpdraftPlus: WP Backup & Migration Plugin has the larger user base (8,405 reviews vs 461), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Simple History – Track, Log, and Audit WordPress Changes's smaller cohort can be an advantage for niche workflows where the bigger app has accumulated bloat. Recommended by store size: small/early-stage merchants who need fast install and low risk should default to Simple History – Track, Log, and Audit WordPress Changes; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — UpdraftPlus: WP Backup & Migration Plugin's 8,405-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Simple History – Track, Log, and Audit WordPress Changes's broader-but-shallower coverage. This verdict is generated from the live marketplace data on this page — rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position all refresh from the canonical WordPress Plugin Directory listing every 24 hours. AppRanks does not accept payment to influence comparison outcomes; the methodology is documented on the About page and applies identically to every pair on the site.

Read each app's audit: Simple History – Track, Log, and Audit WordPress Changes audit • UpdraftPlus: WP Backup & Migration Plugin audit

Keyword	Simple History – Track, Log, and Audit WordPress Changes	UpdraftPlus
ai agent	#10	Not ranked
customer support	Not ranked	#86
customer service	Not ranked	#115

Frequently asked

Common questions about this comparison

Which has better reviews, Simple History – Track, Log, and Audit WordPress Changes or UpdraftPlus: WP Backup & Migration Plugin?

Simple History – Track, Log, and Audit WordPress Changes has the higher average rating (4.9★ from 461 reviews) compared to UpdraftPlus: WP Backup & Migration Plugin (4.8★ from 8,405 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.

Should I choose Simple History – Track, Log, and Audit WordPress Changes or UpdraftPlus: WP Backup & Migration Plugin?

It depends on what you're optimizing for. Simple History – Track, Log, and Audit WordPress Changes fits better if you prioritize rating consistency; UpdraftPlus: WP Backup & Migration Plugin is the call if you need the larger user base. Read both apps' detail pages on AppRanks for the full feature breakdown, install counts, and recent listing changes.

Which is faster to set up, Simple History – Track, Log, and Audit WordPress Changes or UpdraftPlus: WP Backup & Migration Plugin?

Both apps are one-click installs from the WordPress Plugin Directory marketplace. UpdraftPlus: WP Backup & Migration Plugin has more onboarding documentation maturity (8,405 reviews vs 461), which usually translates to better-tested setup wizards and quicker time-to-value. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly — read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for merchant-reported install experience.

Which works better for small vs large WordPress Plugin Directory stores?

Simple History – Track, Log, and Audit WordPress Changes typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (461 reviews). UpdraftPlus: WP Backup & Migration Plugin aligns more with established stores with steady traffic (8,405 reviews). Larger review bases generally mean the app has been load-tested at scale — relevant if you're processing high order volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.

Can I migrate data between Simple History – Track, Log, and Audit WordPress Changes and UpdraftPlus: WP Backup & Migration Plugin?

Migration support varies by app and category. Simple History – Track, Log, and Audit WordPress Changes and UpdraftPlus: WP Backup & Migration Plugin both publish their export options on their marketplace listing pages (or in their support docs); some apps offer one-click import from competitors, others require CSV. The fastest check: search "import from Simple History – Track, Log, and Audit WordPress Changes" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.

UpdraftPlus vs Simple History – Track, Log, and Audit WordPress Changes

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