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HSTS vs WordPress.com

Based on 695 and 1 real audits

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MetricHSTSWordPress.comWinner
Performance4571WordPress.com
Accessibility8989Tie
Best Practices8896WordPress.com
SEO9292Tie
Security6868Tie
TTFB331ms127msWordPress.com
Composite7479WordPress.com
Performance
HSTS
45
WordPress.com
71
Accessibility
HSTS
89
WordPress.com
89
Security
HSTS
68
WordPress.com
68
SEO
HSTS
92
WordPress.com
92
Composite
HSTS
74
WordPress.com
79

WordPress.com outperforms HSTS in 4 of 7 categories, with a stronger composite score (79 vs 74). HSTS leads in no categories.

FAQ

Which is faster, HSTS or WordPress.com?
Based on real BeaverCheck audits, WordPress.com sites score higher on Lighthouse performance (71 vs 45 on average).
Which has better security, HSTS or WordPress.com?
HSTS sites score higher on security analysis (68 vs 68 on average).
Should I choose HSTS or WordPress.com for my website?
Both platforms have trade-offs. WordPress.com scores higher on performance while HSTS may excel in other areas. Run a free BeaverCheck audit to compare specific metrics relevant to your use case.
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