# CDN Rewrites vs RocketCDN

> CDN Rewrites vs RocketCDN compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. RocketCDN comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against CDN Rewrites.

**RocketCDN comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against CDN Rewrites.** Choose CDN Rewrites if you care most about download trend. Choose RocketCDN if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews.

| | CDN Rewrites | RocketCDN – WordPress CDN Plugin |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 10+ | 100+ ✅ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 37 | 133 ✅ |
| Download trend | +27.6% ✅ | +8.1% |
| Rating | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Reviews | 1 | 5 ✅ |
| Health score | 30/100 | 44/100 ✅ |
| Last updated | 17 years ago | 10 months ago ✅ |
| Tested up to | WP 3.0.5 | WP 6.9.10 ✅ |
| Support resolved | — | — |
| Requires PHP | Any | 7.3+ |
| First released | Sep 2009 | Dec 2021 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, CDN Rewrites or RocketCDN?
RocketCDN comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against CDN Rewrites. Choose CDN Rewrites if you care most about download trend. Choose RocketCDN if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews.

### Is CDN Rewrites more popular than RocketCDN?
RocketCDN is the more popular of the two with 100+ active installs, compared with 10+ for CDN Rewrites.

### Can I use CDN Rewrites and RocketCDN together?
Both plugins cover bandwidth, cdn and content delivery network, so most sites only need one. Running two plugins that do the same job can cause conflicts and slow your site down — pick the one that fits best and remove the other.

### Are CDN Rewrites and RocketCDN free?
Yes. Both are free to download from the official WordPress.org plugin directory. Either may also offer paid upgrades from its developer.


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