WooCommerce vs WooCommerce PayPal Payments: Which Is Faster for WordPress?

WooCommerce
C+
7M+ installs · 4.5/5 rating
Overall Winner
VS
WooCommerce PayPal Payments
D
800K+ installs · 2.7/5 rating

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

FeatureWooCommerceWooCommerce PayPal Payments
Active Installs7.0M+800K+
User Rating4.5/52.7/5
Speed ScoreC+D
Tested Up ToWP 6.9.1WP 6.9.1
Requires PHP7.47.4
Last Updated2026-02-102026-02-10
Total Downloads430.2M+23.5M+
Verdict
FasterWoocommerce
More FeaturesWoocommerce
Overall WinnerWoocommerce
Full Reviews
WooCommerce Performance ReviewWooCommerce PayPal Payments Performance Review

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, WooCommerce or WooCommerce PayPal Payments?
Based on our heuristic analysis, WooCommerce scores better on speed metrics.
Which should I use, WooCommerce or WooCommerce PayPal Payments?
WooCommerce is our overall recommendation based on speed, features, and user ratings.
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