How WP Shortcodes Plugin — Shortcodes Ultimate Affects Your WordPress Speed

C+

Estimated Speed Score

+2 ms

TTFB Impact

+2 MB

Memory Impact

DB Queries

Low impact

Plugin Overview

Active Installs400K+

Rating4.9/5 (5,914)

Tested Up ToWP 6.9.1

Requires PHP5.4+

Last UpdatedFeb 2, 2026

Downloads24.5M+

AuthorVova

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Performance Analysis

Performance Impact

WP Shortcodes Plugin — Shortcodes Ultimate 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: +3

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

Maintenance Status

Last updated: 2026-02-02. Requires PHP 5.4+. 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 WP Shortcodes Plugin u2014 Shortcodes Ultimate slow down WordPress?

WP Shortcodes Plugin u2014 Shortcodes Ultimate has an estimated speed score of C+. It has a moderate impact. Monitor your site speed after installation.

Is WP Shortcodes Plugin u2014 Shortcodes Ultimate still maintained?

WP Shortcodes Plugin u2014 Shortcodes Ultimate was last updated on 2026-02-02. It has 400K+ active installations, indicating it is actively maintained and widely trusted.

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