What plugins got an F grade in the WordPress speed benchmark?

WooCommerce (19 DB queries per page), EditorsKit, and Cozy Blocks. Brutal outliers.

Does installing more WordPress plugins always slow my site?

No — it's which ones. 86% add zero real drag.

Where can I check any WordPress plugin's speed score?

makewpfast.com — search all 4,999 for free.

Benchmarked 4,999 WordPress Plugins: 86% Are Speed Demons, But WooCommerce Flunks Hard

Imagine installing your favorite WordPress plugin, only to unknowingly tax every page load with hidden bloat. One dev benchmarked 4,999 of them — and 86% won't slow you down one bit.

theAIcatchup Apr 08, 2026 4 min read

Performance grade distribution chart for 4,999 WordPress plugins benchmark

⚡ Key Takeaways

86% of 4,999 WordPress plugins have negligible speed impact (A or A- grades). 𝕏
WooCommerce adds 19 database queries to EVERY page load, earning an F. 𝕏
Check makewpfast.com before installing: full database free, no signup. 𝕏

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