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Is Joomla faster than WordPress?

Last updated on September 25, 2022 @ 7:40 am

When it comes to speed, WordPress undeniably reigns supreme. In a 2017 study by web hosting company WP Engine, WordPress was found to be 8.

7 times faster than Joomla! However, there are a few caveats to this study: it was conducted on a limited set of websites, and the speeds may vary depending on the size and complexity of the websites. In general, though, WordPress is consistently faster than Joomla.

That said, Joomla does have some features that make it a more powerful and flexible platform. For example, it has a robust content management system (CMS), which lets you manage all your website content with a single interface. Additionally, Joomla is popular among small businesses and start-UPS, which may give it an edge in terms of user adoption. Ultimately, it comes down to each website’s individual needs.

PRO TIP: There is no definitive answer to this question as it depends on a number of factors, including the hosting environment, the plugins and themes used, and the configuration of each CMS. In general, however, Joomla is considered to be more resource-intensive than WordPress. As such, it is important to ensure that your server meets the minimum requirements for Joomla before installing it, or you may experience slow performance.

If you’re looking for a more powerful platform, WordPress is definitely the way to go. If you’re just looking for a fast, easy solution, Joomla is a great choice.

Dale Leydon

Dale Leydon

Sysadmin turned Javascript developer. Owner of 20+ apps graveyard, and a couple of successful ones.