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Performance Benchmarking of WordPress Hosting Providers
Performance Benchmarking of WordPress Hosting Providers

A detailed analysis comparing WordPress hosting providers to help you choose the best performance option for your site.

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Written by Rapyd Team
Updated over a week ago

Introduction

Rapyd recently conducted a detailed performance analysis of various WordPress hosting providers using the WordPress Performance Tester plugin. This article explains the methodology and discusses the results, highlighting Rapyd's standout performance in the industry.

Methodology

The benchmarking was conducted using the WordPress Performance Tester plugin. We focused on two primary metrics:

  • Server Performance Benchmarks - Execution Time (Seconds): Lower times are preferable, signifying faster execution.

  • WordPress Performance Benchmark - Queries per Second: Higher values indicate better performance.

Test Results Summary

Hosting Provider

Server Performance Benchmarks - Execution Time (seconds)

WordPress Performance Benchmark - Queries per Second

Rapyd

5.366

3188.654

Cloudways Vultr High Freq.

7.374

1602.564

1&1 IONOS

7.472

1319.261

Kinsta

7.584

1661.13

Siteground

7.704

1043.841

Digital Ocean

8.184

1412.429

Cloudways Vultr

8.195

1351.351

FastComet

8.661

938.967

Cloudways Digital Ocean

9.471

977.517

OVHCloud

9.789

283.527

HostPapa

13.802

1150.748

Hostinger

15.648

1200.48

Analysis

Rapyd showcases a clear performance advantage in both metrics. Our execution time is significantly lower than our competitors, and our queries per second far surpass other providers, affirming our capacity for high-efficiency and high-traffic handling.

Important Considerations

It's important to note that these results are based on raw server performance and do not include the additional performance enhancement tools provided by Rapyd. These tools further amplify performance, offering an even more optimized experience.

Upcoming In-Depth Report

We are preparing a comprehensive report to provide a deeper insight into these findings, which will be published in the coming weeks. This report will offer a detailed perspective on WordPress hosting performance.

Conclusion

The benchmark tests firmly establish Rapyd as a leader in WordPress hosting performance. With a focus on advanced server technology and a comprehensive suite of performance tools, Rapyd offers a superior hosting solution for WordPress websites. Stay tuned for our in-depth report for further insights.

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