WordPress plugin comparison
Jetpack vs Old Core Files
At a glance
- Jetpack has more active installs: 3M+, against 200+ for Old Core Files.
- On a typical day, Jetpack is downloaded about 36,475 times, Old Core Files about 9.
- Old Core Files is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews, against 3.7 from 2,410 reviews.
- Jetpack was updated more recently: Nov 3, 2026, against Jul 6, 2019 for Old Core Files.
- Jetpack is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 5.2.30 for Old Core Files.
- Jetpack has been around longer: since 2011, against 2013 for Old Core Files.
Line by line
Jetpack leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Jetpack |  Old Core Files |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #17 | #12,611 |
| Active installs | 3M+ | 200+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 4.1M | 200 |
| Rating | 3.7(2.4K) | 5.0(3) |
| Support threads resolved | 84% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 5.2.30 |
| Search multiplier | ×7.12 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 6 days ago | 7 years ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 5.2.4 |
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