How Advanced Access Manager – Access Governance for WordPress Affects Your WordPress Speed

Estimated Speed Score

+3 ms

TTFB Impact

+2 MB

Memory Impact

DB Queries

Low impact

Plugin Overview

Active Installs100K+

Rating4.2/5 (420)

Tested Up ToWP 6.9.0

Requires PHP5.6.0+

Last UpdatedJan 26, 2026

Downloads7.3M+

AuthorAAM Plugin

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Performance Analysis

Performance Impact

Advanced Access Manager – Access Governance for WordPress receives an estimated speed score of C. Our real benchmark tests measured the following impact when activating this plugin:

TTFB impact: +3 ms
Memory impact: +2.0 MB
Additional DB queries: +3

Overall activation impact: low. This plugin adds minimal overhead to your WordPress site.

Maintenance Status

Last updated: 2026-01-26. Requires PHP 5.6.0+. Trusted by 100K+ active installations.

Benchmark data measured in an isolated Docker environment (WordPress 6.8, PHP 8.3, GeneratePress). See our full methodology.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Advanced Access Manager u2013 Access Governance for WordPress slow down WordPress?

Advanced Access Manager u2013 Access Governance for WordPress has an estimated speed score of C. It may noticeably affect your site speed. Consider alternatives if performance is critical.

Is Advanced Access Manager u2013 Access Governance for WordPress still maintained?

Advanced Access Manager u2013 Access Governance for WordPress was last updated on 2026-01-26. It has 100K+ active installations, indicating it is actively maintained and widely trusted.

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