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Why So Slow? vs Index WP MySQL For Speed
At a glance
- Index WP MySQL For Speed has more active installs: 50K+, against 70+ for Why So Slow?.
- On a typical day, Index WP MySQL For Speed is downloaded about 905 times, Why So Slow? about 4.
- Why So Slow? is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews, against 4.8 from 99 reviews.
- Index WP MySQL For Speed was updated more recently: Oct 5, 2026, against Sep 28, 2024 for Why So Slow?.
- Index WP MySQL For Speed is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.6.11 for Why So Slow?.
- Why So Slow? has been around longer: since 2019, against 2021 for Index WP MySQL For Speed.
Line by line
Index WP MySQL For Speed leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Why So Slow? |  Index WP MySQL For Speed |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #18,912 | #717 |
| Active installs | 70+ | 50K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 76 | 30K |
| Rating | 5.0(4) | 4.8(99) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 83% |
| Tested up to | 6.6.11 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.07 | ×1.77 |
| Last release | 2 years ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 | 5.6 |
From WordPress.org's public data, refreshed every night. Downloads are WordPress.org's official daily figures for the last 30 days.
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