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WordPress vs Yoast SEO

Based on 16 and 2 real audits

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MetricWordPressYoast SEOWinner
Performance4839WordPress
Accessibility9195Yoast SEO
Best Practices8879WordPress
SEO9296Yoast SEO
Security6879Yoast SEO
TTFB155ms14msYoast SEO
Composite7678Yoast SEO
Performance
WordPress
48
Yoast SEO
39
Accessibility
WordPress
91
Yoast SEO
95
Security
WordPress
68
Yoast SEO
79
SEO
WordPress
92
Yoast SEO
96
Composite
WordPress
76
Yoast SEO
78

Yoast SEO outperforms WordPress in 5 of 7 categories, with a stronger composite score (78 vs 76). WordPress leads in performance, best practices.

FAQ

Which is faster, WordPress or Yoast SEO?
Based on real BeaverCheck audits, WordPress sites score higher on Lighthouse performance (48 vs 39 on average).
Which has better security, WordPress or Yoast SEO?
Yoast SEO sites score higher on security analysis (79 vs 68 on average).
Should I choose WordPress or Yoast SEO for my website?
Both platforms have trade-offs. WordPress 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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