Lazy Load for GMaps
v1.1.1by Webamator · updated 5 months ago
Short Description: Simple WordPress plugin that loads Google Maps in posts and pages via Lazy Load for faster page performance.
- Rank
- #22,015
- Up12 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 45
- 40+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.1K
- 2,088 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Lazy Load for GMaps at a glance
Lazy Load for GMaps is a WordPress plugin by Webamator with 40+ active installs, the #22,015 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, 50% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.1.1 came out on May 23, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.0.8. Among the 117 plugins tagged “lazy load”, it ranks #38. It was first released in 2020.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats69 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Lazy Load for GMaps |
|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 45 · +2.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 45 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 45 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 45 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 44 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 44 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 44 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 44 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 44 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 44 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 44 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 44 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 44 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 44 |
Rank over time
#22,015 · up 359 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #22,015 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #22,027 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #22,019 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #22,065 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #22,231 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #22,251 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #22,184 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #22,231 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #22,216 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #22,304 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #22,284 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #22,374 |
Growth %
Average +0.17% 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 | +1.14% |
| 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
40+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 40+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Tested up to 7.0.7 → 7.0.8
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.171%
- v1.029%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1.1
- Requires WordPress
- 6.0
- Tested up to
- 7.0.8
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Jan 23, 2020
- Last updated
- May 23, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Lazy Load for GMaps
How many websites use Lazy Load for GMaps?
Lazy Load for GMaps is active on 40+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #22,015 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Lazy Load for GMaps been downloaded?
2,088 times in total since 2020. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats
When was Lazy Load for GMaps last updated?
Version 1.1.1 came out on May 23, 2026 (5 months ago).
Is Lazy Load for GMaps 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 GMaps still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 5 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Lazy Load for GMaps have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Lazy Load for GMaps?
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Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 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 | ≈ 45 |
| Reported installs | 40+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 2.1K |
| Author | Webamator |
| First released | Jan 23, 2020 |
| Version | 1.1.1 |
| Requires WP | 6.0 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | May 23, 2026 |
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