Lazy Load XT
v0.5.3by dbhynds · updated 10 years ago
Lazy Load images, videos, iframes and more using Lazy Load XT.
- Rank
- #8,477
- Up9 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 618
- 600+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 30.6K
- 30,632 all-time
- Rating
- 4.8/5
- 27 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Lazy Load XT at a glance
Lazy Load XT is a WordPress plugin by dbhynds with 600+ active installs, the #8,477 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times, 83% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.8 out of 5 from 27 reviews. Version 0.5.3 came out on Feb 22, 2016, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.4.34. Among the 112 plugins tagged “iframe”, it ranks #14. It was first released in 2015.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats127 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Lazy Load XT |
|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 7 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 618 · -1.4% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 618 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 619 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 622 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 619 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 618 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 618 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 618 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 620 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 620 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 621 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 623 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 623 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 627 |
Rank over time
#8,477 · down 12 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #8,477 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #8,486 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #8,464 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #8,478 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #8,477 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #8,480 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #8,487 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #8,480 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #8,464 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #8,464 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #8,461 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #8,453 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #8,469 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #8,465 |
Growth %
Average -0.11% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -0.16% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.48% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.24% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.16% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.32% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.16% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.32% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.64% |
Active installs band
600+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 600+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 600+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 600+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 600+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 600+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 600+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
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Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v0.5100%
Rating trend
4.8★★★★★27 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.5.3
- Requires WordPress
- 3.1
- Tested up to
- 4.4.34
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Feb 13, 2015
- Last updated
- Feb 22, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Lazy Load XT
How many websites use Lazy Load XT?
Lazy Load XT is active on 600+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #8,477 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Lazy Load XT been downloaded?
30,632 times in total since 2015. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times. See download stats
When was Lazy Load XT last updated?
Version 0.5.3 came out on Feb 22, 2016 (10 years ago).
Is Lazy Load XT compatible with the latest WordPress?
Lazy Load XT’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.4.34, 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 Lazy Load XT still maintained?
Its last release was 10 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 XT have?
4.8 out of 5 from 27 reviews on WordPress.org. 93% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Lazy Load XT?
The plugins most like Lazy Load XT, by the tags they share, are Default Featured Image (50K+), Replace Image (8K+) and EWWW Image Optimizer (1M+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.8
★★★★★
27 reviews
- 5 stars: 25 reviews, 93%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 2 reviews, 7%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 93%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 7%1–2★
- About 14 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.9.
- Each new 1★ review takes 17 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 618 |
| Reported installs | 600+ |
| Rating | 4.8 |
| Reviews | 27 |
| Total downloads | 30.6K |
| Author | dbhynds |
| First released | Feb 13, 2015 |
| Version | 0.5.3 |
| Requires WP | 3.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Feb 22, 2016 |
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