Jetpack has a free tier with basic features. Paid plans start at $4.95/month and add real-time backups, spam protection, and advanced security scanning.

Jetpack is developed and maintained by Automattic, the company behind WordPress.com. It is one of the most trusted plugins in the WordPress ecosystem.

Can DetectWP detect Jetpack on any site?

Yes — DetectWP detects Jetpack from its wp-content plugin path and cross-references it with the Wordfence vulnerability database for known security issues.

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Jetpack — Automattic's All-in-One Plugin

Jetpack is a comprehensive WordPress plugin by Automattic (makers of WordPress.com) that combines dozens of features including security, performance, site stats, social sharing, CDN, backup, and downtime monitoring — all in a single plugin.

4M+

Active Installs

2.6%

Sites Detected

3.9★

User Rating

Freemium

Pricing

Why is Jetpack so popular?

Jetpack's free tier includes genuinely useful features: Akismet spam protection, social sharing buttons, site statistics, and a CDN for images. Many WordPress.com site owners install it when self-hosting for a familiar experience.

Free + Paid Plans

What is Jetpack used for?

Sites wanting an all-in-one solution for stats, security, performance, and social features. Particularly popular for blogs migrating from WordPress.com to self-hosted setups.

How DetectWP detects Jetpack

Jetpack is one of the most detectable plugins — it loads a distinct jetpackcdn.net CDN URL and creates explicit meta tags and body classes. DetectWP reliably identifies Jetpack across all major versions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jetpack free?

Jetpack has a free plan with basic features. Paid plans start from $4.95/month (Security Starter) and go up to $45/month (Complete) for backup, anti-spam, and scan.

Should I use Jetpack or individual plugins?

Individual purpose-built plugins (Yoast for SEO, Wordfence for security, WP Rocket for performance) generally outperform the corresponding Jetpack modules. Jetpack makes sense for convenience and tight WordPress.com integration.

Does Jetpack work without a WordPress.com account?

Most free Jetpack modules require a WordPress.com account for activation. Some features like the CDN require the Jetpack site to be connected to WordPress.com.

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