WordPress backup plugins in New Zealand:Which brands are most popular in search?
In August 2026, UpdraftPlus was the most searched among WordPress backup plugins in New Zealand, with an estimated 110 branded searches and 37.9% estimated Share of Search within this set.
UpdraftPlus37.9%
Duplicator34.5%
WPvivid13.8%Kadence Backups10.3%
BlogVault3.4%
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Compare WordPress backup plugins and services available to New Zealand website owners. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.
Share of Search by month for UpdraftPlus, Duplicator, WPvivid, Kadence Backups, BlogVault. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | UpdraftPlus | Duplicator | WPvivid | Kadence Backups | BlogVault |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 29.2% | 37.5% | 20.8% | 8.3% | 4.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 33.3% | 37% | 18.5% | 7.4% | 3.7% |
| Dec 2025 | 26.1% | 43.5% | 17.4% | 8.7% | 4.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 30.8% | 38.5% | 15.4% | 7.7% | 7.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 32% | 44% | 12% | 8% | 4% |
| Mar 2026 | 31% | 37.9% | 10.3% | 17.2% | 3.4% |
| Apr 2026 | 29.2% | 37.5% | 16.7% | 8.3% | 8.3% |
| May 2026 | 33.3% | 36.7% | 16.7% | 3.3% | 10% |
| Jun 2026 | 38.7% | 35.5% | 9.7% | 12.9% | 3.2% |
| Jul 2026 | 26.1% | 39.1% | 21.7% | 4.3% | 8.7% |
| Aug 2026 | 37.9% | 34.5% | 13.8% | 10.3% | 3.4% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
This month’s ranking, August 2026
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, moved from 2nd to 1st | 37.9% | 110 | +83.3% | +11.8 pointsmoved from 2nd to 1st | |
| 2, moved from 1st to 2nd | 34.5% | 100 | +11.1% | -4.6 pointsmoved from 1st to 2nd | |
| 3, held 3rd | 13.8% | 40 | -20% | -7.9 points | |
| 4, moved from 5th to 4th | 10.3% | 30 | +200% | +6 pointsmoved from 5th to 4th | |
| 5, moved from 4th to 5th | 3.4% | 10 | -50% | -5.2 pointsmoved from 4th to 5th |
37.9%
moved from 2nd to 1st · 110 estimated branded searches · +83.3% vs prior month · +11.8 points
34.5%
moved from 1st to 2nd · 100 estimated branded searches · +11.1% vs prior month · -4.6 points
3.
WPvivid13.8%
held 3rd · 40 estimated branded searches · -20% vs prior month · -7.9 points
10.3%
moved from 5th to 4th · 30 estimated branded searches · +200% vs prior month · +6 points
3.4%
moved from 4th to 5th · 10 estimated branded searches · -50% vs prior month · -5.2 points
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Which brand is most popular in search among WordPress backup plugins in New Zealand?
5 brands
In August 2026, UpdraftPlus was the most searched among WordPress backup plugins in New Zealand, with an estimated 110 branded searches and 37.9% estimated Share of Search within this set. Duplicator is in 2nd place, 3.4 percentage points behind at 34.5% Share of Search.
| Brand | Share of Search | Peak | Low | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29.2% → 37.9% | 38.7%Jun 2026 | 26.1%Dec 2025 | 2nd → 1st | |
| 37.5% → 34.5% | 44%Feb 2026 | 34.5%Aug 2026 | 1st → 2nd | |
| 20.8% → 13.8% | 21.7%Jul 2026 | 9.7%Jun 2026 | 3rd | |
| 8.3% → 10.3% | 17.2%Mar 2026 | 3.3%May 2026 | 4th | |
| 4.2% → 3.4% | 10%May 2026 | 3.2%Jun 2026 | 5th |
Each finding as a sentence
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, UpdraftPlus’ estimated Share of Search among WordPress backup plugins in New Zealand increased from 29.2% to 37.9%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Duplicator’s estimated Share of Search among WordPress backup plugins in New Zealand decreased from 37.5% to 34.5%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, WPvivid’s estimated Share of Search among WordPress backup plugins in New Zealand decreased from 20.8% to 13.8%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Kadence Backups’ estimated Share of Search among WordPress backup plugins in New Zealand increased from 8.3% to 10.3%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, BlogVault’s estimated Share of Search among WordPress backup plugins in New Zealand decreased from 4.2% to 3.4%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, UpdraftPlus’ estimated Share of Search among WordPress backup plugins in New Zealand peaked at 38.7% in June 2026 and was lowest at 26.1% in December 2025.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Duplicator’s estimated Share of Search among WordPress backup plugins in New Zealand peaked at 44% in February 2026 and was lowest at 34.5% in August 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, WPvivid’s estimated Share of Search among WordPress backup plugins in New Zealand peaked at 21.7% in July 2026 and was lowest at 9.7% in June 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Kadence Backups’ estimated Share of Search among WordPress backup plugins in New Zealand peaked at 17.2% in March 2026 and was lowest at 3.3% in May 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, BlogVault’s estimated Share of Search among WordPress backup plugins in New Zealand peaked at 10% in May 2026 and was lowest at 3.2% in June 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, UpdraftPlus rose from 2nd to 1st among WordPress backup plugins in New Zealand.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Duplicator fell from 1st to 2nd among WordPress backup plugins in New Zealand.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand WordPress backup plugins in August 2026?
5 changes

In August 2026, UpdraftPlus overtook Duplicator to take the highest estimated Share of Search among WordPress backup plugins in New Zealand, at 37.9%.
In August 2026, Kadence Backups overtook BlogVault to rank 4th among WordPress backup plugins in New Zealand, at 10.3%.

In August 2026, WPvivid lost estimated Share of Search among WordPress backup plugins in New Zealand, from 21.7% to 13.8%.

In August 2026, BlogVault lost estimated Share of Search among WordPress backup plugins in New Zealand, from 8.7% to 3.4%.

In August 2026, Duplicator lost estimated Share of Search among WordPress backup plugins in New Zealand, from 39.1% to 34.5%.

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