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Nginx vs WordPress

Based on 25 and 16 real audits

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MetricNginxWordPressWinner
Performance6348Nginx
Accessibility9091WordPress
Best Practices8988Nginx
SEO9492Nginx
Security7568Nginx
TTFB407ms155msWordPress
Composite7976Nginx
Performance
Nginx
63
WordPress
48
Accessibility
Nginx
90
WordPress
91
Security
Nginx
75
WordPress
68
SEO
Nginx
94
WordPress
92
Composite
Nginx
79
WordPress
76

Nginx outperforms WordPress in 5 of 7 categories, with a stronger composite score (79 vs 76). WordPress leads in accessibility, TTFB.

FAQ

Which is faster, Nginx or WordPress?
Based on real BeaverCheck audits, Nginx sites score higher on Lighthouse performance (63 vs 48 on average).
Which has better security, Nginx or WordPress?
Nginx sites score higher on security analysis (75 vs 68 on average).
Should I choose Nginx or WordPress for my website?
Both platforms have trade-offs. Nginx 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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