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WordPress vs WordPress.com

Based on 103 and 1 real audits

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MetricWordPressWordPress.comWinner
Performance4771WordPress.com
Accessibility8989Tie
Best Practices8996WordPress.com
SEO9092WordPress.com
Security6668WordPress.com
TTFB223ms127msWordPress.com
Composite7479WordPress.com
Performance
WordPress
47
WordPress.com
71
Accessibility
WordPress
89
WordPress.com
89
Security
WordPress
66
WordPress.com
68
SEO
WordPress
90
WordPress.com
92
Composite
WordPress
74
WordPress.com
79

WordPress.com outperforms WordPress in 6 of 7 categories, with a stronger composite score (79 vs 74). WordPress leads in no categories.

FAQ

Which is faster, WordPress or WordPress.com?
Based on real BeaverCheck audits, WordPress.com sites score higher on Lighthouse performance (71 vs 47 on average).
Which has better security, WordPress or WordPress.com?
WordPress.com sites score higher on security analysis (68 vs 66 on average).
Should I choose WordPress or WordPress.com for my website?
Both platforms have trade-offs. WordPress.com scores higher on performance while WordPress may excel in other areas. Run a free BeaverCheck audit to compare specific metrics relevant to your use case.
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