Jetpack Boost – Website Speed… vs Whippet (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, Whippet has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Jetpack Boost – Website Speed… leads in active installations (200K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Jetpack Boost – Website Speed… has accumulated 12M+ total downloads while Whippet has 1.8K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Jetpack Boost – Website Speed… | Whippet | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 601 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 200K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 12M+ | ◄ | 1.8K+ |
| Support Resolution | 50% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 weeks ago | ◄ | 1 month ago |
| First Released | 2020 | 2018 | |
| Age | 6 years | 8 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.8+ | 4.8+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.2+ | 5.6+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 4.5.8 | 1.0.2 |
Rating
4.7/5Jetpack Boost – Website Speed…
►Whippet5/5
Total Reviews
601Jetpack Boost – Website Speed…
◄Whippet1
Active Installs
200K+Jetpack Boost – Website Speed…
◄Whippet10
Total Downloads
12M+Jetpack Boost – Website Speed…
◄Whippet1.8K+
Support Resolution
50%Jetpack Boost – Website Speed…
WhippetN/A
Last Updated
2 weeks agoJetpack Boost – Website Speed…
◄Whippet1 month ago
First Released
2020Jetpack Boost – Website Speed…
Whippet2018
Age
6 yearsJetpack Boost – Website Speed…
Whippet8 years
WP Requires
6.8+Jetpack Boost – Website Speed…
Whippet4.8+
PHP Requires
7.2+Jetpack Boost – Website Speed…
Whippet5.6+
Business Model
FreeJetpack Boost – Website Speed…
WhippetFree
Latest Version
4.5.8Jetpack Boost – Website Speed…
Whippet1.0.2
Rating Breakdown
Jetpack Boost – Website Speed…
4.7/5(601 reviews)
5
88%
4
3%
3
2%
2
1%
1
6%
Whippet
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
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
Whippet Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Jetpack Boost – Website Speed… or Whippet more popular?
Jetpack Boost – Website Speed… has 200K+ active installations while Whippet has 10. Jetpack Boost – Website Speed… is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Jetpack Boost – Website Speed… or Whippet?
Jetpack Boost – Website Speed… has a 4.7/5 rating from 601 reviews, while Whippet has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Jetpack Boost – Website Speed… and Whippet free?
Jetpack Boost – Website Speed… is free and Whippet is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Jetpack Boost – Website Speed… or Whippet?
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 Whippet was last updated 1 month ago.
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