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Jetpack

by Automattic

Automattic's all-in-one plugin. Backup, security, performance, image CDN, marketing, analytics, social sharing.

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Lighthouse
84 / 100
Tested May 30, 2026
Accessibility
WCAG AA
3 axe issues
Open CVEs
0
No known open advisory
Last release
May 26, 2026 v13.2
WP.org rating
3.8
2.4K reviews · 3M+ installs
Multipurpose plugin Free, Pro from $119 GPL Since 2011 Tested up to WP 7.0.1 Requires WP 6.9+ PHP 7.2+
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Jetpack is Automattic's all-in-one plugin: backup, security, performance, image CDN (Photon), site analytics, marketing tools, social sharing, contact forms, lazy loading, related posts, more. Free version includes a substantial subset. Paid tiers unlock VaultPress backup, Akismet bundling, search, and the higher-tier security features. Polarizing in the WordPress community for its breadth.

Pros

  • Single plugin for many common WordPress needs (no plugin sprawl)
  • Free image CDN (Photon) saves significant bandwidth
  • Backup and security tiers genuinely compete with dedicated tools
  • Maintained by Automattic, sustained investment over 13+ years

Cons

  • Connects to WordPress.com (some site owners object on principle)
  • Module-heavy design can add real overhead if many modules are active
  • Pricing tiers can feel confusing across the Jetpack product matrix
When to pick Jetpack

Pick Jetpack when you want a single plugin covering security, backup, performance, and analytics, and you are comfortable connecting to WordPress.com. Strong fit for non-technical site owners who do not want to manage a stack of separate plugins.

When to avoid Jetpack

Avoid if you prefer purpose-built plugins for each function (better performance per module) or if connecting to WordPress.com is a privacy or principle concern for your context.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Jetpack free?
The base Jetpack plugin is free and includes a substantial subset of features. Paid tiers (Jetpack Security, Backup, Search, and the bundled Complete plan) unlock VaultPress backup, the malware scanner, and the search index.
Why is Jetpack controversial?
Two reasons. First, it requires connecting your site to WordPress.com (some site owners object on principle). Second, the module-heavy design means many users perceive it as bloat. Both are real concerns; the counter-argument is that for the right user, Jetpack consolidates many separate plugin needs into one.
What's included in Jetpack Free?
Image CDN (Photon), basic stats, social sharing, lazy loading, related posts, contact form, downtime monitoring. The free tier is genuinely useful, especially the image CDN, which saves significant bandwidth for image-heavy sites.
Jetpack vs separate plugins?
Separate plugins give you finer control and lower per-module overhead. Jetpack gives you one connection, one update cycle, one vendor relationship. For non-technical site owners, Jetpack reduces friction. For developers, separate plugins are usually preferred.
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Recent releases

  1. v13.2 May 26, 2026

    WooCommerce integration improvements, security module updates

  2. v13.1.5 May 5, 2026

    Patch release for backup edge case

  3. v13.1.4 April 15, 2026

    Maintenance release

  4. v13.1.3 March 22, 2026

    Photon image CDN delivery fix

  5. v13.1.2 February 28, 2026

    Search performance optimization

  6. v13.1.1 February 4, 2026

    Patch release

  7. v13.1 January 15, 2026

    New social sharing module options

  8. v13.0.5 December 10, 2025

    Maintenance release

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Performance testing

Tested on Kinsta Starter (Google Cloud C3D, Iowa). Configuration: Jetpack default modules enabled, Twenty Twenty-Four theme baseline, mobile, 4G simulated, cold cache. 5 runs, median reported. Raw Lighthouse JSON downloadable on request.

Vulnerability tracking

Open and recently closed CVE counts pulled from Patchstack and Wordfence Intelligence on every build. Last disclosure date reflects the most recent public CVE for this plugin, not necessarily the most recent vendor patch.