Lazy Load for YouTube – GDPR Friendly YouTube Embed Block by DBlocks
v1.3.2by DPlugins · updated 2 months ago
GDPR friendly lazy load YouTube block. Only loads the video player when visitors click play. Boost page speed.
- Rank
- #32,171
- Down225 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 16
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 3.4K
- 3,427 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Lazy Load for YouTube at a glance
Lazy Load for YouTube is a WordPress plugin by DPlugins with 10+ active installs, the #32,171 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 1.3.2 came out on Aug 13, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.0.8. Among the 22 plugins tagged “YouTube embed”, it ranks #12. It was first released in 2024.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 11, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats179 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Lazy Load for YouTube |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 9 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 16 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 16 |
Rank over time
#32,171 · down 729 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #32,171 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #31,946 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #32,835 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #31,771 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #34,113 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #33,365 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #31,597 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #34,554 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #33,401 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #31,442 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +3.33% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -6.25% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +6.67% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -6.25% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Downloads -14.3%
- Tested up to 7.0.7 → 7.0.8
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.3100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.3.2
- Requires WordPress
- 6.5.2
- Tested up to
- 7.0.8
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Nov 26, 2024
- Last updated
- Aug 13, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Lazy Load for YouTube
How many websites use Lazy Load for YouTube?
Lazy Load for YouTube is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #32,171 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Lazy Load for YouTube been downloaded?
3,427 times in total since 2024. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times. See download stats
When was Lazy Load for YouTube last updated?
Version 1.3.2 came out on Aug 13, 2026 (2 months ago).
Is Lazy Load for YouTube compatible with the latest WordPress?
It’s tested up to WordPress 7.0.8, one version behind the current 7.1. Authors often update this line a few weeks after a release.
Is Lazy Load for YouTube still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 2 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Lazy Load for YouTube have?
5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Lazy Load for YouTube?
The plugins most like Lazy Load for YouTube, by the tags they share, are WP YouTube Lyte (20K+), Embed Plus for YouTube Gallery, Livestream and Lazy Loading with Facades (100K+) and Lazy Load for Videos (9K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
2 reviews
- 5 stars: 2 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 16 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 3.4K |
| Author | DPlugins |
| First released | Nov 26, 2024 |
| Version | 1.3.2 |
| Requires WP | 6.5.2 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Aug 13, 2026 |
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Embed Plus for YouTube Gallery, Livestream and Lazy Loading with Facades
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A multi-featured plugin to embed YouTube in WordPress. Embed a video, YouTube channel gallery, playlist, or YouTube livestream. Defer JavaScript too!
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Lazy Load for Videos
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