How Email Encoder – Protect Email Addresses and Phone Numbers Affects Your WordPress Speed

B
Estimated Speed Score
Measured Performance
Tested Feb 2026 · How we test
+-4 ms
TTFB Impact
+0 MB
Memory Impact
+0
DB Queries
Low impact
Plugin Overview
Active Installs90K+
Rating4.9/5 (87)
Tested Up ToWP 6.9.1
Requires PHP7.4+
Last UpdatedFeb 12, 2026
Downloads1.7M+

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Performance Analysis

Performance Impact

Email Encoder – Protect Email Addresses and Phone Numbers 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: +0.0 MB
  • Additional DB queries: +0

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

Maintenance Status

Last updated: 2026-02-12. Requires PHP 7.4+. Trusted by 90K+ 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 Email Encoder – Protect Email Addresses and Phone Numbers slow down WordPress?
Email Encoder – Protect Email Addresses and Phone Numbers has an estimated speed score of B. It has a moderate impact. Monitor your site speed after installation.
Is Email Encoder – Protect Email Addresses and Phone Numbers still maintained?
Email Encoder – Protect Email Addresses and Phone Numbers was last updated on 2026-02-12. It has 90K+ active installations, indicating it is actively maintained and widely trusted.
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