How Pods – Custom Content Types and Fields Affects Your WordPress Speed

B-

Estimated Speed Score

+10 ms

TTFB Impact

+2 MB

Memory Impact

+17

DB Queries

Moderate impact

Plugin Overview

Active Installs100K+

Rating4.8/5 (415)

Tested Up ToWP 6.8.3

Requires PHP7.2+

Last UpdatedSep 24, 2025

Downloads5M+

AuthorScott Kingsley Clark

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Performance Analysis

Performance Impact

Pods – Custom Content Types and Fields receives an estimated speed score of B-. Our real benchmark tests measured the following impact when activating this plugin:

TTFB impact: +10 ms
Memory impact: +2.0 MB
Additional DB queries: +17

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

Maintenance Status

Last updated: 2025-09-24. Requires PHP 7.2+. Trusted by 100K+ 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 Pods – Custom Content Types and Fields slow down WordPress?

Pods – Custom Content Types and Fields has an estimated speed score of B-. It has a moderate impact. Monitor your site speed after installation.

Is Pods – Custom Content Types and Fields still maintained?

Pods – Custom Content Types and Fields was last updated on 2025-09-24. It has 100K+ active installations, indicating it is actively maintained and widely trusted.

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