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Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, &… vs Readme Detonator (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, &…

Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, &…

3.8(2,386)

3.0M+ active installs

Free + Premium

Updated 1 month ago
View Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, &…
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Readme Detonator

Readme Detonator

3.7(3)

20 active installs

Free

Updated 8 years ago
View Readme Detonator

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, &… has a higher user rating (3.8/5 from 2,386 reviews) and leads in active installations (3.0M+ vs 20). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, &… has accumulated 484M+ total downloads while Readme Detonator has 6.4K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
3.8/5Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, &…
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Readme Detonator3.7/5
Total Reviews
2,386Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, &…
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Readme Detonator3
Active Installs
3.0M+Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, &…
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Readme Detonator20
Total Downloads
484M+Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, &…
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Readme Detonator6.4K+
Support Resolution
72%Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, &…
Readme DetonatorN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoJetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, &…
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Readme Detonator8 years ago
First Released
2011Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, &…
Readme Detonator2015
Age
15 yearsJetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, &…
Readme Detonator11 years
WP Requires
6.8+Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, &…
Readme Detonator3.9.1+
PHP Requires
7.2+Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, &…
Readme Detonatorfalse+
Business Model
Free + PremiumJetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, &…
Readme DetonatorFree
Latest Version
15.6Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, &…
Readme Detonator1.9

Rating Breakdown

Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, &…

3.8/5(2,386 reviews)
5
60%
4
7%
3
4%
2
4%
1
24%

Readme Detonator

3.7/5(3 reviews)
5
67%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
33%

Recent Reviews

Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, &… Reviews

by morris00

Mixed Experience

Jetpack has useful features but feels heavy sometimes. Slows site a bit. Some tools are nice tho. Needs better optimization tbh.

by moquo

Don’t install – it brokes your website when unistall.

Broke my brand new website! I installed to test it out a simple backup function. The backup feature was not present, and when unistalled it, it broke the design of my website! What the hell?

by kirstymca

Vaultpress – Thank You Thank You Thank You

I had accidentally clicked a button which reordered all my 160 products. They were in a really specific, important order. Aaaargh! After 1 1/2 hours of tedious reordering, with a loooooong time sti

Readme Detonator Reviews

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, &… or Readme Detonator more popular?
Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, &… has 3.0M+ active installations while Readme Detonator has 20. Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, &… is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, &… or Readme Detonator?
Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, &… has a 3.8/5 rating from 2,386 reviews, while Readme Detonator has a 3.7/5 rating from 3 reviews.
Are Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, &… and Readme Detonator free?
Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, &… is free + premium and Readme Detonator is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, &… or Readme Detonator?
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 – WP Security, Backup, Speed, &… was last updated 1 month ago and Readme Detonator was last updated 8 years ago.

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