Does Rank Math Affect Website Speed?

Hello,

We apologize for the issue you are facing. To address your question, installing Rank Math will not negatively affect your website’s performance. In fact, Rank Math’s code has been optimized for maximum performance, and it often helps improve site speed by allowing you to remove multiple other plugins that may be slowing your site down.

Here are some key points regarding Rank Math and website speed:

• Performance Optimization: Rank Math is designed to perform its functions at the backend without adding any JavaScript or CSS files on the front end, which means it does not add extra load to your site.
• Comparison Tests: Performance tests have shown that websites with Rank Math installed can perform better than those without it. For example, a GTmetrix test indicated that a site with Rank Math achieved a 100% performance score, while the same site without it had lower performance scores.

• Best Practices: To minimize any potential performance issues, consider the following best practices:
  1. Use Performance Testing Tools: Utilize tools like GTmetrix to compare your site’s loading speed before and after installing Rank Math.
  2. Monitor Backend Performance: Install the Query Monitor plugin to check for slow queries and loading speed in the backend.
  3. Remove Unused Plugins: If you have other SEO plugins installed, consider removing them as Rank Math can replace their functionalities, which may help improve your site’s speed.

If you notice any specific performance issues related to Rank Math on your site, please reply to this ticket with more details, including your site URL, and a human agent from our support team will assist you further.

Thank you for raising this concern!

Sources:
Does Installing Rank Math Slow Down My Website? » Rank Math
Does Installing Rank Math Slow Down My Website? » Rank Math