Jetpack Boost – Website Speed… vs Request Metrics (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Jetpack Boost – Website Speed…
4.7(601)
200K+ active installs
Free
Updated 2 weeks ago
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Jetpack Boost – Website Speed… has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 601 reviews) and leads in active installations (200K+ vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Jetpack Boost – Website Speed… has accumulated 12M+ total downloads while Request Metrics has 1.6K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Jetpack Boost – Website Speed… | Request Metrics | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 601 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 200K+ | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 12M+ | ◄ | 1.6K+ |
| Support Resolution | 50% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 weeks ago | ◄ | 1 year ago |
| First Released | 2020 | 2024 | |
| Age | 6 years | 2 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.8+ | 4.9+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.2+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 4.5.8 | 1.0.2 |
Rating
4.7/5Jetpack Boost – Website Speed…
◄Request MetricsN/A
Total Reviews
601Jetpack Boost – Website Speed…
◄Request Metrics0
Active Installs
200K+Jetpack Boost – Website Speed…
◄Request Metrics0
Total Downloads
12M+Jetpack Boost – Website Speed…
◄Request Metrics1.6K+
Support Resolution
50%Jetpack Boost – Website Speed…
Request MetricsN/A
Last Updated
2 weeks agoJetpack Boost – Website Speed…
◄Request Metrics1 year ago
First Released
2020Jetpack Boost – Website Speed…
Request Metrics2024
Age
6 yearsJetpack Boost – Website Speed…
Request Metrics2 years
WP Requires
6.8+Jetpack Boost – Website Speed…
Request Metrics4.9+
PHP Requires
7.2+Jetpack Boost – Website Speed…
Request Metrics7.4+
Business Model
FreeJetpack Boost – Website Speed…
Request MetricsFree
Latest Version
4.5.8Jetpack Boost – Website Speed…
Request Metrics1.0.2
Rating Breakdown
Jetpack Boost – Website Speed…
4.7/5(601 reviews)
5
88%
4
3%
3
2%
2
1%
1
6%
Request Metrics
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Jetpack Boost – Website Speed… Reviews
by Toni Mojsievski
Best optimization plugin for WordPress
I tried so many over the past few months. JetPack Boost is the right one. Won’t disappoint. A thousand thanks, for real.
by halKAhalKI
Excellent
jetpack Bosst make it easier
by jongin20
foarte bun
perfect
Request Metrics Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Jetpack Boost – Website Speed… or Request Metrics more popular?
Jetpack Boost – Website Speed… has 200K+ active installations while Request Metrics has 0. Jetpack Boost – Website Speed… is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Jetpack Boost – Website Speed… or Request Metrics?
Jetpack Boost – Website Speed… has a 4.7/5 rating from 601 reviews, while Request Metrics has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Jetpack Boost – Website Speed… and Request Metrics free?
Jetpack Boost – Website Speed… is free and Request Metrics is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Jetpack Boost – Website Speed… or Request Metrics?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Jetpack Boost – Website Speed… was last updated 2 weeks ago and Request Metrics was last updated 1 year ago.
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