WordPress plugin comparison
RocketCDN vs Shift8 CDN
At a glance
- Shift8 CDN has more active installs: 500+, against 100+ for RocketCDN.
- On a typical day, Shift8 CDN is downloaded about 9 times, RocketCDN about 6.
- Shift8 CDN is rated higher: 4.4 out of 5 from 40 reviews, against 3.0 from 5 reviews.
- Shift8 CDN was updated more recently: Feb 10, 2026, against Dec 10, 2025 for RocketCDN.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 6.9.11.
- Shift8 CDN has been around longer: since 2019, against 2021 for RocketCDN.
Line by line
Shift8 CDN leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  RocketCDN |  Shift8 CDN |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #14,938 | #9,021 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 500+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 87 | 190 |
| Rating | 3.0(5) | 4.4(40) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 6.9.11 | 6.9.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.20 | ×0.39 |
| Last release | 11 months ago | 9 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.3 | 7.4 |
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