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FRDRIvsAutomattic (WordPress.com)US

Head-to-head hosting performance comparison based on real test data

Test Date: 1/10/2026

DRI
WPTR Score1219 ms
Rank#353
TTFB905ms
Time to 1MB131ms
Score1219/100
LCP1305ms
FCP1105ms
Automattic (WordPress.com)

Automattic (WordPress.com)

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WPTR ScoreWinner958 ms
Rank#218
TTFB288ms
Time to 1MB279ms
Score958/100
LCP688ms
FCP488ms

Our Verdict

Automattic (WordPress.com) wins with 288ms TTFB (vs DRI's 905ms)

TTFB Comparison Over Time

Understanding the Metrics

WPTR Score: WPTR Real-Load Score: (Time to 1MB x 2.4) + TTFB. Raw server & network performance (Lower is better).
TTFB: Time to First Byte - How fast the server responds
Time to 1MB: Time to 1MB - Time taken to download 1MB of data (lower is better)
LCP: Largest Contentful Paint - When main content loads
FCP: First Contentful Paint - When first content appears
Score: Overall performance score (0-100)

A Note on Hosting Selection

While TTFB and performance metrics are important indicators, choosing the right hosting provider involves many other factors: security measures, customer support quality, uptime guarantees, scalability options, and pricing structure. Academic research emphasizes that a balanced approach considering all these aspects leads to better long-term outcomes.

Chizhov, A., & Fesenko, A. (2025). Web hosting companies' client solutions: A study of a strategic standpoint. Corporate & Business Strategy Review. doi.org/10.22495/cbsrv6i1art14

Data in this comparison is obtained through independent tests using our TTFB Checker tool.