Geo Controller GPS extension and WordPress Speed: The Honest Numbers

Geo Controller GPS extension - MakeWPFast

Geo Controller GPS extension is a WordPress plugin. Enable GPS lookup for the Geo Controller plugin and collect geodata from mobile visitors. Our 3-context benchmark shows it barely registers (-18ms TTFB on activation).

Measured Speed Score

How is this scored?

Our Benchmark Methodology

Every speed score on MakeWPFast is based on real performance measurements, not estimates. We install each plugin on a clean WordPress 6.9 setup (PHP 8.3, MariaDB, GeneratePress theme) and measure two key metrics:

PHP Memory Usage — how much additional memory the plugin consumes per request. Each doubling of memory overhead costs 10 points. High memory usage can cause crashes on shared hosting and limits how many plugins you can safely run together.

Database Queries — how many extra SQL queries the plugin runs per page load. Each 10x increase in query overhead costs 25 points. More queries mean more database work, slower pages, and harder scaling.

The score uses a logarithmic scale — the first few extra queries or megabytes matter more than going from 100 to 110 queries. This reflects real-world impact: the jump from 4 to 14 queries is far more noticeable than 100 to 110.

Grade	Score	What it means
A	90–100	Negligible impact. Safe to install on any hosting.
A-	80–89	Very light impact. Minimal overhead on any setup.
B+ / B / B-	65–79	Light impact. Adds some overhead but manageable on most setups.
C+ / C / C-	50–64	Moderate impact. May noticeably slow down budget hosting.
D+ / D	35–49	Heavy impact. Will affect page load times. Consider alternatives.
F	0–34	Severe impact. Significant resource usage that hurts performance.

Plugins marked "Not Yet Tested" have not been benchmarked yet. We do not estimate or guess scores — if there is no measured data, there is no grade.

Note: Benchmarks measure a plugin in isolation on a clean install. Real-world impact varies based on your hosting, other plugins, and how the plugin is configured.

Context	TTFB	Memory	Queries
⚡Activation	+-18 ms	+4 MB	+109
🏠Homepage	Measuring — results coming soon
⚙️WP Admin	Measuring — results coming soon

High impact

We benchmark plugins across 3 contexts: activation overhead, homepage load, and wp-admin. 2 contexts still being measured — this page updates automatically.

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Plugin Overview

Active Installs40

Tested Up ToWP 6.9.4

Requires PHP7.0+

Last UpdatedFeb 1, 2026

Downloads5K+

AuthorIvijan-Stefan Stipic

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Performance Analysis

Performance Impact

Geo Controller GPS extension receives an estimated speed score of . Our real benchmark tests measured the following impact when activating this plugin:

TTFB impact: +-18 ms
Memory impact: +4.0 MB
Additional DB queries: +109

Overall activation impact: high. This plugin adds significant overhead. Consider alternatives if performance is critical.

Maintenance Status

Last updated: 2026-02-01. Requires PHP 7.0+. Trusted by 40 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

Should I uninstall Geo Controller GPS extension ?

Our 2026 benchmark recorded a -18ms TTFB increase and 4MB memory delta — significant enough to earn Geo Controller GPS extension a speed score of F. If a lighter alternative covers your use case, switching is the simplest fix. Otherwise, aggressive page caching is essential.

What's the worst-case impact of Geo Controller GPS extension on WordPress?

On unoptimized hosting, the -18ms TTFB increase we measured for Geo Controller GPS extension can compound with other slow plugins. Combined with our memory delta of around 4MB, that's a meaningful chunk of a 256MB PHP worker — worth profiling before deploying alongside other heavy plugins.

Does Geo Controller GPS extension u00a0 slow down WordPress?

Geo Controller GPS extension u00a0 has an estimated speed score of . It may noticeably affect your site speed. Consider alternatives if performance is critical.

Is Geo Controller GPS extension u00a0 still maintained?

Geo Controller GPS extension u00a0 was last updated on 2026-02-01. It has 40 active installations, indicating it is a functional plugin with a dedicated user base.

What are the best alternatives to Geo Controller GPS extension u00a0?

Check our plugin reviews in the Other category for alternatives. We compare plugins side-by-side on speed, features, and user ratings to help you find the best fit.