How BBQ Firewall – Fast & Powerful Firewall Security Affects Your WordPress Speed

Estimated Speed Score

+5 ms

TTFB Impact

+0 MB

Memory Impact

DB Queries

Low impact

Plugin Overview

Active Installs100K+

Rating4.9/5 (156)

Tested Up ToWP 6.9.1

Requires PHP7.1+

Last UpdatedFeb 5, 2026

Downloads3.2M+

AuthorJeff Starr

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Performance Analysis

Performance Impact

BBQ Firewall – Fast & Powerful Firewall Security receives an estimated speed score of B. Our real benchmark tests measured the following impact when activating this plugin:

TTFB impact: +5 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: 2026-02-05. Requires PHP 7.1+. 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 BBQ Firewall u2013 Fast & Powerful Firewall Security slow down WordPress?

BBQ Firewall u2013 Fast & Powerful Firewall Security has an estimated speed score of B. It has a moderate impact. Monitor your site speed after installation.

Is BBQ Firewall u2013 Fast & Powerful Firewall Security still maintained?

BBQ Firewall u2013 Fast & Powerful Firewall Security was last updated on 2026-02-05. It has 100K+ active installations, indicating it is actively maintained and widely trusted.

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