How s2Member – Excellent for All Kinds of Memberships, Content Restriction Paywalls & Member Access Subscriptions Affects Your WordPress Speed

C+

Estimated Speed Score

+2 ms

TTFB Impact

+2 MB

Memory Impact

DB Queries

Low impact

Plugin Overview

Active Installs9K+

Rating4.1/5 (231)

Tested Up ToWP 7.0

Requires PHP5.6.2+

Last UpdatedJan 28, 2026

Downloads1.6M+

AuthorCristián Lávaque

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Performance Analysis

Performance Impact

s2Member – Excellent for All Kinds of Memberships, Content Restriction Paywalls & Member Access Subscriptions 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: +1

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

Maintenance Status

Last updated: 2026-01-28. Requires PHP 5.6.2+. Trusted by 9K+ 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 s2Member u2013 Excellent for All Kinds of Memberships, Content Restriction Paywalls & Member Access Subscriptions slow down WordPress?

s2Member u2013 Excellent for All Kinds of Memberships, Content Restriction Paywalls & Member Access Subscriptions has an estimated speed score of C+. It has a moderate impact. Monitor your site speed after installation.

Is s2Member u2013 Excellent for All Kinds of Memberships, Content Restriction Paywalls & Member Access Subscriptions still maintained?

s2Member u2013 Excellent for All Kinds of Memberships, Content Restriction Paywalls & Member Access Subscriptions was last updated on 2026-01-28. It has 9K+ active installations, indicating it is a functional plugin with a dedicated user base.

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