WooCommerce Stripe Payment Gateway vs WooCommerce Tax (formerly WooCommerce Shipping & Tax): Which Is Faster for WordPress?
WooCommerce Stripe Payment Gateway
A-700K+ installs · 3.1/5 rating
View full benchmark →Overall Winner
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WooCommerce Tax (formerly WooCommerce Shipping & Tax)
A-600K+ installs · 2/5 rating
View full benchmark →Head-to-Head Benchmark
| Metric | WooCommerce Stripe Payment Gateway | WooCommerce Tax (formerly WooCommerce Shipping & Tax) |
|---|---|---|
| ⚡ Activation TTFB | +-2 ms | +-1 ms |
| ⚡ Activation Memory | +0 MB | +0 MB |
| ⚡ Activation Queries | +0 | +0 |
| 🏠 Homepage TTFB | +-2 ms | +-2 ms |
| 🏠 Homepage Memory | +0 MB | +0 MB |
| 🏠 Homepage Queries | +0 | +0 |
| ⚙️ WP Admin TTFB | +1 ms | +2 ms |
| ⚙️ WP Admin Memory | +0 MB | +0 MB |
| ⚙️ WP Admin Queries | +0 | +0 |
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | WooCommerce Stripe Payment Gateway | WooCommerce Tax (formerly WooCommerce Shipping & Tax) |
|---|---|---|
| Active Installs | 700K+ | 600K+ |
| User Rating | 3.1/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Speed Score | D | D |
| Tested Up To | WP 6.9.1 | WP 6.9.1 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
| Last Updated | 2026-02-09 | 2026-02-09 |
| Total Downloads | 45.8M+ | 47.7M+ |
Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, WooCommerce Stripe Payment Gateway or WooCommerce Tax (formerly WooCommerce Shipping & Tax)?
Both plugins score similarly on speed metrics.
Which should I use, WooCommerce Stripe Payment Gateway or WooCommerce Tax (formerly WooCommerce Shipping & Tax)?
WooCommerce Stripe Payment Gateway is our overall recommendation based on speed, features, and user ratings.
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