# NSFW (Not Safe For Work) vs Speculative Loading

> NSFW (Not Safe For Work) vs Speculative Loading compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. Speculative Loading comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against NSFW (Not Safe For Work).

**Speculative Loading comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against NSFW (Not Safe For Work).** Choose NSFW (Not Safe For Work) if you care most about download trend. Choose Speculative Loading if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews.

| | NSFW (Not Safe For Work) | Speculative Loading |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 30+ | 70K+ ✅ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 57 | 20.5K ✅ |
| Download trend | +54.1% ✅ | -53.5% |
| Rating | — | 5/5 |
| Reviews | 0 | 18 ✅ |
| Health score | 24/100 | 86/100 ✅ |
| Last updated | 16 years ago | 1 month ago ✅ |
| Tested up to | WP 3.0.5 | WP 7.1.3 ✅ |
| Support resolved | — | 100% |
| Requires PHP | Any | 7.4+ |
| First released | Aug 2010 | Jan 2024 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, NSFW (Not Safe For Work) or Speculative Loading?
Speculative Loading comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against NSFW (Not Safe For Work). Choose NSFW (Not Safe For Work) if you care most about download trend. Choose Speculative Loading if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews.

### Is NSFW (Not Safe For Work) more popular than Speculative Loading?
Speculative Loading is the more popular of the two with 70K+ active installs, compared with 30+ for NSFW (Not Safe For Work).

### Can I use NSFW (Not Safe For Work) and Speculative Loading together?
Both plugins cover javascript, 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 NSFW (Not Safe For Work) and Speculative Loading 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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