WordPress plugin comparison
Basil vs Jetpack Boost
At a glance
- Jetpack Boost has more active installs: 200K+, against fewer than 10 for Basil.
- On a typical day, Jetpack Boost is downloaded about 2,211 times, Basil about 2.
- Basil has no reviews yet.
- Jetpack Boost was updated more recently: Nov 6, 2026, against Sep 11, 2026 for Basil.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Jetpack Boost has been around longer: since 2020, against 2026 for Basil.
Line by line
Jetpack Boost leads on 5 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Basil |  Jetpack Boost |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #62,253 | #245 |
| Active installs | Fewer than 10 | 200K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 61 | 196.9K |
| Rating | No ratings | 4.7(612) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 75% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.05 | ×1.80 |
| Last release | 1 month ago | 2 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 8.1 | 7.4 |
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