WordPress plugin comparison
Jetpack Boost vs Shift8 CDN
At a glance
- Jetpack Boost has more active installs: 200K+, against 500+ for Shift8 CDN.
- On a typical day, Jetpack Boost is downloaded about 2,211 times, Shift8 CDN about 9.
- Jetpack Boost is rated higher: 4.7 out of 5 from 612 reviews, against 4.4 from 40 reviews.
- Jetpack Boost was updated more recently: Nov 6, 2026, against Feb 10, 2026 for Shift8 CDN.
- Jetpack Boost is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.9.11 for Shift8 CDN.
- Shift8 CDN has been around longer: since 2019, against 2020 for Jetpack Boost.
Line by line
Jetpack Boost leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Jetpack Boost |  Shift8 CDN |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #245 | #9,021 |
| Active installs | 200K+ | 500+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 196.9K | 190 |
| Rating | 4.7(612) | 4.4(40) |
| Support threads resolved | 75% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 6.9.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.80 | ×0.39 |
| Last release | 3 days ago | 9 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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