How Hello Dolly Affects Your WordPress Speed

C-

Estimated Speed Score

+0 ms

TTFB Impact

+0 MB

Memory Impact

DB Queries

Low impact

Plugin Overview

Active Installs600K+

Rating4.4/5 (176)

Tested Up ToWP 6.9.1

Last UpdatedOct 24, 2025

Downloads15.2M+

AuthorMatt Mullenweg

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Performance Analysis

Performance Impact

Hello Dolly receives an estimated speed score of C-. Our real benchmark tests measured the following impact when activating this plugin:

TTFB impact: +0 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: 2025-10-24. 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 Hello Dolly slow down WordPress?

Hello Dolly has an estimated speed score of C-. It may noticeably affect your site speed. Consider alternatives if performance is critical.

Is Hello Dolly still maintained?

Hello Dolly was last updated on 2025-10-24. It has 600K+ active installations, indicating it is actively maintained and widely trusted.

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