Nginx vs Twenty Twelve

Metric	Nginx	Twenty Twelve	Winner
Performance	49	95	Twenty Twelve
Accessibility	86	98	Twenty Twelve
Best Practices	88	81	Nginx
SEO	91	92	Twenty Twelve
Security	66	60	Nginx
TTFB	490ms	274ms	Twenty Twelve
Composite	73	78	Twenty Twelve

Performance

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Accessibility

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Security

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SEO

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Composite

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Twenty Twelve outperforms Nginx in 5 of 7 categories, with a stronger composite score (78 vs 73). Nginx leads in best practices, security.

FAQ

Which is faster, Nginx or Twenty Twelve?

Based on real BeaverCheck audits, Twenty Twelve sites score higher on Lighthouse performance (95 vs 49 on average).

Which has better security, Nginx or Twenty Twelve?

Nginx sites score higher on security analysis (66 vs 60 on average).

Should I choose Nginx or Twenty Twelve for my website?

Both platforms have trade-offs. Twenty Twelve scores higher on performance while Nginx may excel in other areas. Run a free BeaverCheck audit to compare specific metrics relevant to your use case.

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