Hi Mike,
This is a copy and paste from a fellow member. This guy is really awesome. I am sure you will be able to get more insight from him. His name is Chrystopher.

Hi,

Based on some conversations on Kyle's latest post about slow WordPress Themes, and on Kyle's Google Core Update post, I thought it would be a good idea to perform some baseline tests on the most used Themes that members are using.

A lot of members are unsure whether their website is slow due to their theme or due to other factors such as images and embedded videos etc.

I'm happy to perform some baseline tests to prove or disprove if your theme is the culprit or not.

If you are using a Free Theme, that is not Generate Press (already covered), please comment with the Theme Name below, and I will perform tests on the most popular themes being used here at WA. A Slow Wordpress Theme, a Slow Business. May 2020 Google Core Update - Changes & Info Best wishes,
Michael

Not I. but will like to know.

Hi Mike,
I was using the free version of generatepress, and only upgraded to the pro version to get more customization options. Both versions are very fast. With any paid theme you will get more customization, but I don’t think a paid theme is necessarily going to be faster.

Great question following for the answer

Some themes have more features added to the pro version of a theme.
Jay and Kyle are currently recommending Generate Press for a theme. Their Pro version adds features.

This theme is efficiently written and processes quite fast.