How Kadence Blocks — Page Builder Toolkit for Gutenberg Editor Affects Your WordPress Speed

Estimated Speed Score

+7 ms

TTFB Impact

+6 MB

Memory Impact

DB Queries

Moderate impact

Plugin Overview

Active Installs500K+

Rating4.8/5 (322)

Tested Up ToWP 6.9.1

Requires PHP7.4+

Last UpdatedFeb 11, 2026

Downloads35.7M+

AuthorStellarWP

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Performance Analysis

Performance Impact

Kadence Blocks — Page Builder Toolkit for Gutenberg Editor receives an estimated speed score of B. Our real benchmark tests measured the following impact when activating this plugin:

TTFB impact: +7 ms
Memory impact: +6.0 MB
Additional DB queries: +3

Overall activation impact: moderate. This plugin adds moderate overhead. Monitor your site speed after installation.

Maintenance Status

Last updated: 2026-02-11. Requires PHP 7.4+. Trusted by 500K+ 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 Kadence Blocks u2014 Page Builder Toolkit for Gutenberg Editor slow down WordPress?

Kadence Blocks u2014 Page Builder Toolkit for Gutenberg Editor has an estimated speed score of B. It has a moderate impact. Monitor your site speed after installation.

Is Kadence Blocks u2014 Page Builder Toolkit for Gutenberg Editor still maintained?

Kadence Blocks u2014 Page Builder Toolkit for Gutenberg Editor was last updated on 2026-02-11. It has 500K+ active installations, indicating it is actively maintained and widely trusted.

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