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PHP vs WordPress.com

Based on 113 and 1 real audits

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MetricPHPWordPress.comWinner
Performance4871WordPress.com
Accessibility8989Tie
Best Practices9096WordPress.com
SEO9092WordPress.com
Security6568WordPress.com
TTFB302ms127msWordPress.com
Composite7579WordPress.com
Performance
PHP
48
WordPress.com
71
Accessibility
PHP
89
WordPress.com
89
Security
PHP
65
WordPress.com
68
SEO
PHP
90
WordPress.com
92
Composite
PHP
75
WordPress.com
79

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

FAQ

Which is faster, PHP or WordPress.com?
Based on real BeaverCheck audits, WordPress.com sites score higher on Lighthouse performance (71 vs 48 on average).
Which has better security, PHP or WordPress.com?
WordPress.com sites score higher on security analysis (68 vs 65 on average).
Should I choose PHP or WordPress.com for my website?
Both platforms have trade-offs. WordPress.com 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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