javascript-image-loader
v1.0by karrikas · updated 14 years ago
Block images only loading images that user see.
- Rank
- #31,488
- Down23 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 16
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 3.1K
- 3,092 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
javascript-image-loader at a glance
javascript-image-loader is a WordPress plugin by karrikas with 10+ active installs, the #31,488 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0 came out on Nov 12, 2012, more than 13 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.0.5. Among the 20 plugins tagged “load”, it ranks #10. It was first released in 2010.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats32 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | javascript-image-loader |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 9, 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 8, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 16 |
Rank over time
#31,488 · down 516 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #31,488 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #31,465 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #31,110 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #31,322 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #30,857 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #31,371 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #31,192 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #31,104 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #30,869 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #31,022 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #30,972 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| 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
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v0.1100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 3.0.5
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Aug 15, 2010
- Last updated
- Nov 12, 2012
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about javascript-image-loader
How many websites use javascript-image-loader?
javascript-image-loader 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 #31,488 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has javascript-image-loader been downloaded?
3,092 times in total since 2010. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was javascript-image-loader last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on Nov 12, 2012 (13 years ago).
Is javascript-image-loader compatible with the latest WordPress?
javascript-image-loader’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.0.5, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is javascript-image-loader still maintained?
Its last release was 13 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does javascript-image-loader have?
No one has reviewed javascript-image-loader on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to javascript-image-loader?
The plugins most like javascript-image-loader, by the tags they share, are Disable Lazy Load (9K+), Modern Image Formats (100K+) and Media Cleaner (90K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 16 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 3.1K |
| Author | karrikas |
| First released | Aug 15, 2010 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Nov 12, 2012 |
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