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Lazy Load Optimizer

v1.4.7

by Processby · updated 5 years ago

Lazy loading images and iframes to speed up sites page load speed.

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Rank
#4,134
Up1 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 3,170
3K+ reported · High
Total downloads
83.3K
83,328 all-time
Rating
4.4/5
24 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +38.1% (30d)·Toward 4K+ · ETA ~21d

Lazy Load Optimizer at a glance

Lazy Load Optimizer is a WordPress plugin by Processby with 3K+ active installs, the #4,134 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 17 times, 38% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.4 out of 5 from 24 reviews. Version 1.4.7 came out on Jan 16, 2021, more than 5 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.6.23. Among the 4 plugins tagged “image lazy load”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2018.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

443 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Lazy Load Optimizer Compare series
Downloads over time: 30 days across 1 series.1020Oct 10Oct 15Oct 20Oct 25Oct 29Nov 3Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.6.23
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DateLazy Load Optimizer
Nov 8, 20268
Nov 7, 202627
Nov 6, 202626
Nov 5, 202615
Nov 4, 20269
Nov 3, 202618
Nov 2, 202623
Nov 1, 202622
Oct 31, 202614
Oct 30, 202612
Oct 29, 202615
Oct 28, 20267
Oct 27, 202621
Oct 26, 202618
Oct 25, 202617
Oct 24, 202612
Oct 23, 202618
Oct 22, 202621
Oct 21, 202615
Oct 20, 202618
Oct 19, 202620
Oct 18, 20268
Oct 17, 20268
Oct 16, 20269
Oct 15, 20268
Oct 14, 20269
Oct 13, 202613
Oct 12, 202610
Oct 11, 202612
Oct 10, 202610

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 3,174 · -0.8% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 13 days across 1 series.3.2K3.2K3.2KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.6.23
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 9, 20263,174
Nov 8, 20263,176
Nov 7, 20263,180
Nov 5, 20263,187
Nov 4, 20263,183
Nov 3, 20263,181
Nov 2, 20263,183
Nov 1, 20263,189
Oct 31, 20263,196
Oct 30, 20263,198
Oct 29, 20263,201
Oct 28, 20263,203
Oct 27, 20263,201

Rank over time

#4,134 · down 18 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 15 days across 1 series.#4.1K#4.1KOct 16Oct 27Nov 1Nov 5Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.6.23
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 2026#4,134
Nov 8, 2026#4,135
Nov 7, 2026#4,130
Nov 6, 2026#4,125
Nov 5, 2026#4,121
Nov 4, 2026#4,123
Nov 3, 2026#4,126
Nov 2, 2026#4,120
Nov 1, 2026#4,118
Oct 31, 2026#4,114
Oct 30, 2026#4,114
Oct 29, 2026#4,122
Oct 28, 2026#4,126
Oct 27, 2026#4,124
Oct 16, 2026#4,116

Growth %

Average -0.07% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 12 days across 1 series.-0.2%0%0.2%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 3Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateGrowth
Nov 9, 2026-0.06%
Nov 8, 2026-0.13%
Nov 7, 2026-0.11%
Nov 5, 2026+0.13%
Nov 4, 2026+0.06%
Nov 3, 2026-0.06%
Nov 2, 2026-0.19%
Nov 1, 2026-0.22%
Oct 31, 2026-0.06%
Oct 30, 2026-0.09%
Oct 29, 2026-0.06%
Oct 28, 2026+0.06%

Active installs band

3K+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 15 days across 1 series.2.9K3K3.1KOct 16Oct 27Nov 1Nov 5Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.6.23
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 20263K+
Nov 8, 20263K+
Nov 7, 20263K+
Nov 6, 20263K+
Nov 5, 20263K+
Nov 4, 20263K+
Nov 3, 20263K+
Nov 2, 20263K+
Nov 1, 20263K+
Oct 31, 20263K+
Oct 30, 20263K+
Oct 29, 20263K+
Oct 28, 20263K+
Oct 27, 20263K+
Oct 16, 20263K+

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #4126 → #4121Downloads +3.1%
    • Tested up to 5.6.22 → 5.6.23

Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v1.499%
  • v1.31.1%

Rating trend

4.4★★★★★24 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.4.7
Requires WordPress
4.0
Tested up to
5.6.23
Requires PHP
5.6
First released
Nov 23, 2018
Last updated
Jan 16, 2021
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Lazy Load Optimizer

How many websites use Lazy Load Optimizer?

Lazy Load Optimizer is active on 3K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #4,134 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Lazy Load Optimizer been downloaded?

83,328 times in total since 2018. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 17 times. See download stats

When was Lazy Load Optimizer last updated?

Version 1.4.7 came out on Jan 16, 2021 (5 years ago). See every release

Is Lazy Load Optimizer compatible with the latest WordPress?

Lazy Load Optimizer’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.6.23, 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.

Does Lazy Load Optimizer have known security vulnerabilities?

Yes: 1 known vulnerability affects version 1.4.7, according to WPVulnerability’s database. See its security record

Is Lazy Load Optimizer still maintained?

Its last release was 5 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does Lazy Load Optimizer have?

4.4 out of 5 from 24 reviews on WordPress.org. 79% of them give 5 stars.

What are the best alternatives to Lazy Load Optimizer?

The plugins most like Lazy Load Optimizer, by the tags they share, are a3 Lazy Load (80K+), LazyLoad Plugin (100K+) and LWS Optimize (20K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

4.4

★★★★★

24 reviews

  • 5 stars: 19 reviews, 79%
  • 4 stars: 1 reviews, 4%
  • 3 stars: 1 reviews, 4%
  • 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 1 stars: 3 reviews, 13%
Positive
83%4–5★
Mixed
4%3★
Critical
13%1–2★
  • About 4 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.5.
  • Each new 1★ review takes 5 five-star reviews to balance out.

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Lazy Load Optimizer
Estimated installs≈ 3,170
Reported installs3K+
Rating4.4
Reviews24
Total downloads83.3K
AuthorProcessby
First releasedNov 23, 2018
Version1.4.7
Requires WP4.0
Requires PHP5.6
Last updatedJan 16, 2021

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