How Photo Gallery, Sliders, Proofing and Themes – NextGEN Gallery Affects Your WordPress Speed

C+

Estimated Speed Score

+2 ms

TTFB Impact

+2 MB

Memory Impact

DB Queries

Low impact

Plugin Overview

Active Installs400K+

Rating4.3/5 (4,335)

Tested Up ToWP 6.9.1

Requires PHP7.0+

Last UpdatedFeb 12, 2026

Downloads43.8M+

AuthorSyed Balkhi

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Performance Analysis

Performance Impact

Photo Gallery, Sliders, Proofing and Themes – NextGEN Gallery receives an estimated speed score of C+. Our real benchmark tests measured the following impact when activating this plugin:

TTFB impact: +2 ms
Memory impact: +2.0 MB
Additional DB queries: +4

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

Maintenance Status

Last updated: 2026-02-12. Requires PHP 7.0+. Trusted by 400K+ 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 Photo Gallery, Sliders, Proofing and Themes – NextGEN Gallery slow down WordPress?

Photo Gallery, Sliders, Proofing and Themes – NextGEN Gallery has an estimated speed score of C+. It has a moderate impact. Monitor your site speed after installation.

Is Photo Gallery, Sliders, Proofing and Themes – NextGEN Gallery still maintained?

Photo Gallery, Sliders, Proofing and Themes – NextGEN Gallery was last updated on 2026-02-12. It has 400K+ active installations, indicating it is actively maintained and widely trusted.

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