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 users migrate to self-hosted WordPress and keep Jetpack for familiar functionality.

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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.

How DetectWP detects Jetpack

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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.