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Nginx vs WordPress.com

Based on 179 and 1 real audits

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MetricNginxWordPress.comWinner
Performance5271WordPress.com
Accessibility8789WordPress.com
Best Practices9096WordPress.com
SEO9192WordPress.com
Security6868Tie
TTFB484ms127msWordPress.com
Composite7579WordPress.com
Performance
Nginx
52
WordPress.com
71
Accessibility
Nginx
87
WordPress.com
89
Security
Nginx
68
WordPress.com
68
SEO
Nginx
91
WordPress.com
92
Composite
Nginx
75
WordPress.com
79

WordPress.com outperforms Nginx in 6 of 7 categories, with a stronger composite score (79 vs 75). Nginx leads in no categories.

FAQ

Which is faster, Nginx or WordPress.com?
Based on real BeaverCheck audits, WordPress.com sites score higher on Lighthouse performance (71 vs 52 on average).
Which has better security, Nginx or WordPress.com?
Nginx sites score higher on security analysis (68 vs 68 on average).
Should I choose Nginx or WordPress.com for my website?
Both platforms have trade-offs. WordPress.com 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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