WordPress plugin comparison
NitroPack vs Shift8 CDN
At a glance
- NitroPack has more active installs: 80K+, against 500+ for Shift8 CDN.
- On a typical day, NitroPack is downloaded about 701 times, Shift8 CDN about 9.
- Shift8 CDN is rated higher: 4.4 out of 5 from 40 reviews, against 4.3 from 311 reviews.
- NitroPack was updated more recently: Nov 5, 2026, against Feb 10, 2026 for Shift8 CDN.
- NitroPack is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.9.11 for Shift8 CDN.
Line by line
NitroPack leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  NitroPack |  Shift8 CDN |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #500 | #9,021 |
| Active installs | 80K+ | 500+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 47.4K | 190 |
| Rating | 4.3(311) | 4.4(40) |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 6.9.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.04 | ×0.39 |
| Last release | 4 days ago | 9 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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