How Elementor Website Builder – More Than Just a Page Builder Affects Your WordPress Speed

B-

Estimated Speed Score

+24 ms

TTFB Impact

+2 MB

Memory Impact

+38

DB Queries

High impact

Plugin Overview

Active Installs10M+

Rating4.5/5 (7,187)

Tested Up ToWP 6.9.1

Requires PHP7.4+

Last UpdatedFeb 11, 2026

Downloads778.2M+

AuthorElementor

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Performance Analysis

Performance Impact

Elementor Website Builder – More Than Just a Page Builder receives an estimated speed score of B-. Our real benchmark tests measured the following impact when activating this plugin:

TTFB impact: +24 ms
Memory impact: +2.0 MB
Additional DB queries: +38

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

Maintenance Status

Last updated: 2026-02-11. Requires PHP 7.4+. Trusted by 10.0M+ 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 Elementor Website Builder – More Than Just a Page Builder slow down WordPress?

Elementor Website Builder – More Than Just a Page Builder has an estimated speed score of B-. It has a moderate impact. Monitor your site speed after installation.

Is Elementor Website Builder – More Than Just a Page Builder still maintained?

Elementor Website Builder – More Than Just a Page Builder was last updated on 2026-02-11. It has 10.0M+ active installations, indicating it is actively maintained and widely trusted.

What are the best alternatives to Elementor Website Builder – More Than Just a Page Builder?

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