Vibes vs SpeedVitals RUM (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Vibes has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) and leads in active installations (400 vs 40). Both are free WordPress plugins. Vibes has accumulated 17K+ total downloads while SpeedVitals RUM has 1.0K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Vibes | SpeedVitals RUM | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 2 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 400 | ◄ | 40 |
| Total Downloads | 17K+ | ◄ | 1.0K+ |
| Support Resolution | 0% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 weeks ago | ◄ | 9 months ago |
| First Released | 2021 | 2025 | |
| Age | 5 years | 1 year | |
| WP Requires | 6.4+ | 5.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 8.2+ | 7.0+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.4.0 | 1.0.2 |
Rating
5/5Vibes
SpeedVitals RUM5/5
Total Reviews
2Vibes
◄SpeedVitals RUM1
Active Installs
400Vibes
◄SpeedVitals RUM40
Total Downloads
17K+Vibes
◄SpeedVitals RUM1.0K+
Support Resolution
0%Vibes
SpeedVitals RUMN/A
Last Updated
2 weeks agoVibes
◄SpeedVitals RUM9 months ago
First Released
2021Vibes
SpeedVitals RUM2025
Age
5 yearsVibes
SpeedVitals RUM1 year
WP Requires
6.4+Vibes
SpeedVitals RUM5.0+
PHP Requires
8.2+Vibes
SpeedVitals RUM7.0+
Business Model
FreeVibes
SpeedVitals RUMFree
Latest Version
2.4.0Vibes
SpeedVitals RUM1.0.2
Rating Breakdown
Vibes
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
SpeedVitals RUM
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Vibes or SpeedVitals RUM more popular?
Vibes has 400 active installations while SpeedVitals RUM has 40. Vibes is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Vibes or SpeedVitals RUM?
Vibes has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews, while SpeedVitals RUM has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Vibes and SpeedVitals RUM free?
Vibes is free and SpeedVitals RUM is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Vibes or SpeedVitals RUM?
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?
Vibes was last updated 2 weeks ago and SpeedVitals RUM was last updated 9 months ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.