How Advanced Custom Fields: Font Awesome Field Affects Your WordPress Speed

Estimated Speed Score

+6 ms

TTFB Impact

+0 MB

Memory Impact

DB Queries

Low impact

Plugin Overview

Active Installs100K+

Rating4.9/5 (36)

Tested Up ToWP 6.9.1

Requires PHP5.6+

Last UpdatedJan 9, 2026

Downloads1.7M+

AuthorMatt Keys

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Performance Analysis

Performance Impact

Advanced Custom Fields: Font Awesome Field receives an estimated speed score of C. Our real benchmark tests measured the following impact when activating this plugin:

TTFB impact: +6 ms
Memory impact: +0.0 MB
Additional DB queries: +0

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

Maintenance Status

Last updated: 2026-01-09. Requires PHP 5.6+. 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 Custom Fields: Font Awesome Field slow down WordPress?

Advanced Custom Fields: Font Awesome Field has an estimated speed score of C. It may noticeably affect your site speed. Consider alternatives if performance is critical.

Is Advanced Custom Fields: Font Awesome Field still maintained?

Advanced Custom Fields: Font Awesome Field was last updated on 2026-01-09. It has 100K+ active installations, indicating it is actively maintained and widely trusted.

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