How Much Does Proxy IP Addresses for Cloudfront with Wordfence Slow Down WordPress? We Measured It

Proxy IP Addresses for Cloudfront with Wordfence - MakeWPFast

Proxy IP Addresses for Cloudfront with Wordfence is a WordPress plugin. Automatically update Wordfence's list of proxy IP addresses with Cloudfront IP addresses. Our 3-context benchmark shows it adds noticeable overhead (+75ms TTFB on activation).

Measured Speed Score

How is this scored?

Our Benchmark Methodology

Every speed score on MakeWPFast is based on real performance measurements, not estimates. We install each plugin on a clean WordPress 6.9 setup (PHP 8.3, MariaDB, GeneratePress theme) and measure two key metrics:

PHP Memory Usage — how much additional memory the plugin consumes per request. Each doubling of memory overhead costs 10 points. High memory usage can cause crashes on shared hosting and limits how many plugins you can safely run together.

Database Queries — how many extra SQL queries the plugin runs per page load. Each 10x increase in query overhead costs 25 points. More queries mean more database work, slower pages, and harder scaling.

The score uses a logarithmic scale — the first few extra queries or megabytes matter more than going from 100 to 110 queries. This reflects real-world impact: the jump from 4 to 14 queries is far more noticeable than 100 to 110.

Grade	Score	What it means
A	90–100	Negligible impact. Safe to install on any hosting.
A-	80–89	Very light impact. Minimal overhead on any setup.
B+ / B / B-	65–79	Light impact. Adds some overhead but manageable on most setups.
C+ / C / C-	50–64	Moderate impact. May noticeably slow down budget hosting.
D+ / D	35–49	Heavy impact. Will affect page load times. Consider alternatives.
F	0–34	Severe impact. Significant resource usage that hurts performance.

Plugins marked "Not Yet Tested" have not been benchmarked yet. We do not estimate or guess scores — if there is no measured data, there is no grade.

Note: Benchmarks measure a plugin in isolation on a clean install. Real-world impact varies based on your hosting, other plugins, and how the plugin is configured.

Context	TTFB	Memory	Queries
⚡Activation	+75 ms	+2 MB	+113
🏠Homepage	+6 ms	+0 MB	+0
⚙️WP Admin	+3 ms	+0 MB	+0

High impact

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Plugin Overview

Active Installs20

Tested Up ToWP 6.4.8

Requires PHP5.6+

Last UpdatedMar 19, 2024

Downloads8K+

Authoremfluence interactive marketing

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Performance Analysis

Performance Impact

Proxy IP Addresses for Cloudfront with Wordfence receives an estimated speed score of . Our real benchmark tests measured the following impact when activating this plugin:

TTFB impact: +75 ms
Memory impact: +2.0 MB
Additional DB queries: +113

Overall activation impact: high. This plugin adds significant overhead. Consider alternatives if performance is critical.

Maintenance Status

Last updated: 2024-03-19. Requires PHP 5.6+. Trusted by 20 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

What's the actual cost of running Proxy IP Addresses for Cloudfront with Wordfence?

Our 2026 benchmark recorded a +75ms TTFB increase and a memory delta of around 2MB on activation. The composite speed score of B is based on those measurements across three contexts.

Is Proxy IP Addresses for Cloudfront with Wordfence a good fit for high-traffic WordPress sites?

Proxy IP Addresses for Cloudfront with Wordfence earned a B on our composite scoring. With page caching (Cloudflare, WP Rocket, LiteSpeed Cache), the +75ms TTFB delta we measured rarely shows up on cached responses — most visitors won't notice it.

Does Proxy IP Addresses for Cloudfront with Wordfence slow down WordPress?

Proxy IP Addresses for Cloudfront with Wordfence has an estimated speed score of . It may noticeably affect your site speed. Consider alternatives if performance is critical.

Is Proxy IP Addresses for Cloudfront with Wordfence still maintained?

Proxy IP Addresses for Cloudfront with Wordfence was last updated on 2024-03-19. It has 20 active installations, indicating it is a functional plugin with a dedicated user base.

What are the best alternatives to Proxy IP Addresses for Cloudfront with Wordfence?

Check our plugin reviews in the Security category for alternatives. We compare plugins side-by-side on speed, features, and user ratings to help you find the best fit.