GeneratePress Performance: Load Time, Requests, and Speed Score

Estimated Speed Score

+-3 ms

TTFB Impact

+0 MB

Memory Impact

DB Queries

Low impact

Theme Metrics

Active Installs500K+

Rating5/5

Last UpdatedDec 1, 2025

AuthorTom

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Speed Analysis

GeneratePress receives an estimated speed score of B. Our benchmark tests measured the following impact compared to GeneratePress (our baseline theme):

TTFB impact: +-3 ms
Memory impact: +0.0 MB
Additional DB queries: +0

Overall impact vs GeneratePress: low.

Optimization Tips

Disable unused theme features and widgets to reduce HTTP requests
Use a caching plugin (WP Super Cache, W3 Total Cache) for static page delivery
Optimize images before upload — themes with large hero sections benefit most
Consider a CDN for global performance improvement

Benchmark data measured in an isolated Docker environment (WordPress 6.8, PHP 8.3). Compared against GeneratePress baseline. See our full methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is GeneratePress fast?

GeneratePress has an estimated speed score of B. It offers a good balance of speed and features.

Is GeneratePress a good theme for SEO?

SEO depends more on your content and plugins than the theme itself. GeneratePress uses standard WordPress markup, which is compatible with all major SEO plugins like Rank Math and Yoast.