SignetiquevsAutomattic (WordPress.com)

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

Test Date: 1/12/2026

Signetique

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WPTR Score6788 ms

Rank#842

TTFB3008ms

Time to 1MB1575ms

Score6788

LCP3408ms

FCP3208ms

Automattic (WordPress.com)

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WPTR ScoreWinner823 ms

Rank#181

TTFB199ms

Time to 1MB260ms

Score823

LCP599ms

FCP399ms

Our Verdict

Automattic (WordPress.com) wins with 199ms TTFB (vs Signetique's 3008ms)

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.