WordPress plugin comparison
Why So Slow? vs Jetpack Boost
At a glance
- Jetpack Boost has more active installs: 200K+, against 70+ for Why So Slow?.
- On a typical day, Jetpack Boost is downloaded about 2,211 times, Why So Slow? about 4.
- Why So Slow? is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews, against 4.7 from 612 reviews.
- Jetpack Boost was updated more recently: Nov 6, 2026, against Sep 28, 2024 for Why So Slow?.
- Jetpack Boost 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 2020 for Jetpack Boost.
Line by line
Jetpack Boost leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Why So Slow? |  Jetpack Boost |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #18,929 | #245 |
| Active installs | 70+ | 200K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 76 | 193.8K |
| Rating | 5.0(4) | 4.7(612) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 75% |
| Tested up to | 6.6.11 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.07 | ×1.80 |
| Last release | 2 years ago | 3 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 | 7.4 |
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