WordPress plugin comparison
Jetpack vs Performance & Security
At a glance
- Jetpack has more active installs: 3M+, against 40+ for Performance & Security.
- On a typical day, Jetpack is downloaded about 36,475 times, Performance & Security about 10.
- Performance & Security is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews, against 3.7 from 2,409 reviews.
- Jetpack was updated more recently: Nov 3, 2026, against Oct 22, 2026 for Performance & Security.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Jetpack has been around longer: since 2011, against 2014 for Performance & Security.
Line by line
Jetpack leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Jetpack |  Performance & Security |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #17 | #21,455 |
| Active installs | 3M+ | 40+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 4.1M | 323 |
| Rating | 3.7(2.4K) | 5.0(2) |
| Support threads resolved | 85% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×7.09 | ×0.30 |
| Last release | 5 days ago | 18 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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