How Burst Statistics – Privacy-Friendly Analytics for WordPress Affects Your WordPress Speed

Estimated Speed Score

+4 ms

TTFB Impact

+2 MB

Memory Impact

DB Queries

Low impact

Plugin Overview

Active Installs200K+

Rating4.9/5 (171)

Tested Up ToWP 6.9.1

Requires PHP8.0+

Last UpdatedJan 22, 2026

Downloads6.7M+

AuthorBurst Statistics B.V.

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Performance Analysis

Performance Impact

Burst Statistics – Privacy-Friendly Analytics for WordPress receives an estimated speed score of B. Our real benchmark tests measured the following impact when activating this plugin:

TTFB impact: +4 ms
Memory impact: +2.0 MB
Additional DB queries: +8

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

Maintenance Status

Last updated: 2026-01-22. Requires PHP 8.0+. Trusted by 200K+ 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 Burst Statistics – Privacy-Friendly Analytics for WordPress slow down WordPress?

Burst Statistics – Privacy-Friendly Analytics for WordPress has an estimated speed score of B. It has a moderate impact. Monitor your site speed after installation.

Is Burst Statistics – Privacy-Friendly Analytics for WordPress still maintained?

Burst Statistics – Privacy-Friendly Analytics for WordPress was last updated on 2026-01-22. It has 200K+ active installations, indicating it is actively maintained and widely trusted.

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