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PHP vs WordPress

Based on 12 and 16 real audits

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MetricPHPWordPressWinner
Performance4648WordPress
Accessibility9291PHP
Best Practices8788WordPress
SEO9492PHP
Security6768WordPress
TTFB205ms155msWordPress
Composite7576WordPress
Performance
PHP
46
WordPress
48
Accessibility
PHP
92
WordPress
91
Security
PHP
67
WordPress
68
SEO
PHP
94
WordPress
92
Composite
PHP
75
WordPress
76

WordPress outperforms PHP in 5 of 7 categories, with a stronger composite score (76 vs 75). PHP leads in accessibility, SEO.

FAQ

Which is faster, PHP or WordPress?
Based on real BeaverCheck audits, WordPress sites score higher on Lighthouse performance (48 vs 46 on average).
Which has better security, PHP or WordPress?
WordPress sites score higher on security analysis (68 vs 67 on average).
Should I choose PHP or WordPress for my website?
Both platforms have trade-offs. WordPress scores higher on performance while PHP may excel in other areas. Run a free BeaverCheck audit to compare specific metrics relevant to your use case.
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