How Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, & Growth Affects Your WordPress Speed

B-

Estimated Speed Score

+4 ms

TTFB Impact

+2 MB

Memory Impact

DB Queries

Low impact

Plugin Overview

Active Installs3M+

Rating3.8/5 (2,375)

Tested Up ToWP 6.9.1

Requires PHP7.2+

Last UpdatedFeb 4, 2026

Downloads481.7M+

AuthorAutomattic

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Performance Analysis

Performance Impact

Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, & Growth 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: +2.0 MB
Additional DB queries: +5

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

Maintenance Status

Last updated: 2026-02-04. Requires PHP 7.2+. Trusted by 3.0M+ 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 Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, & Growth slow down WordPress?

Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, & Growth has an estimated speed score of B-. It has a moderate impact. Monitor your site speed after installation.

Is Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, & Growth still maintained?

Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, & Growth was last updated on 2026-02-04. It has 3.0M+ active installations, indicating it is actively maintained and widely trusted.

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