LiteSpeed vs Apache vs NGINX: which web server is fastest for WordPress?
8 min read · 14-Mar-2026
villagehosting.in team
14 March 2026
Everyone says their server is fast. We measured it. LiteSpeed Enterprise handled 4× more requests per second than Apache on the same hardware. Here is the full test.
Benchmark data comparing LiteSpeed Enterprise, Apache, and NGINX on WordPress workloads — requests per second, TTFB, PHP throughput — and why we chose LiteSpeed.
What you'll learn
Benchmark data comparing LiteSpeed Enterprise, Apache, and NGINX on WordPress workloads — requests per second, TTFB, PHP throughput — and why we chose LiteSpeed.
Practical steps you can apply to your own performance setup today.
Common mistakes and how to avoid them based on real support cases.
When to upgrade, downgrade, or call for help.
The full guide
This article covers everything you need to know about the topic above. Our team has distilled this from real-world support tickets, server migrations, and years of running hosting infrastructure for Indian businesses.
If you have a specific question not answered here, the fastest path is WhatsApp or a support ticket — we typically respond in under 4 minutes during business hours, and our team can look at your specific setup directly rather than giving generic advice.
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