How Page Builder: Pagelayer – Drag and Drop website builder Affects Your WordPress Speed

Estimated Speed Score

+-2 ms

TTFB Impact

+2 MB

Memory Impact

+12

DB Queries

Moderate impact

Plugin Overview

Active Installs400K+

Rating3.9/5 (101)

Tested Up ToWP 6.9.1

Requires PHP5.5+

Last UpdatedDec 4, 2025

Downloads8.3M+

AuthorSoftaculous

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Performance Analysis

Performance Impact

Page Builder: Pagelayer – Drag and Drop website builder receives an estimated speed score of D. Our real benchmark tests measured the following impact when activating this plugin:

TTFB impact: +-2 ms
Memory impact: +2.0 MB
Additional DB queries: +12

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

Maintenance Status

Last updated: 2025-12-04. Requires PHP 5.5+. 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 Page Builder: Pagelayer – Drag and Drop website builder slow down WordPress?

Page Builder: Pagelayer – Drag and Drop website builder has an estimated speed score of D. It may noticeably affect your site speed. Consider alternatives if performance is critical.

Is Page Builder: Pagelayer – Drag and Drop website builder still maintained?

Page Builder: Pagelayer – Drag and Drop website builder was last updated on 2025-12-04. It has 400K+ active installations, indicating it is actively maintained and widely trusted.

What are the best alternatives to Page Builder: Pagelayer – Drag and Drop website builder?

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