How Disable Gutenberg Affects Your WordPress Speed

C+

Estimated Speed Score

+-4 ms

TTFB Impact

+0 MB

Memory Impact

DB Queries

Low impact

Plugin Overview

Active Installs600K+

Rating5/5 (730)

Tested Up ToWP 6.9.1

Requires PHP5.6.20+

Last UpdatedJan 28, 2026

Downloads10.6M+

AuthorJeff Starr

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Performance Analysis

Performance Impact

Disable Gutenberg receives an estimated speed score of C+. Our real benchmark tests measured the following impact when activating this plugin:

TTFB impact: +-4 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: 2026-01-28. Requires PHP 5.6.20+. Trusted by 600K+ 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 Disable Gutenberg slow down WordPress?

Disable Gutenberg has an estimated speed score of C+. It has a moderate impact. Monitor your site speed after installation.

Is Disable Gutenberg still maintained?

Disable Gutenberg was last updated on 2026-01-28. It has 600K+ active installations, indicating it is actively maintained and widely trusted.

What are the best alternatives to Disable Gutenberg?

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