LSD Lazy load images
v1.0by Bas Matthee · updated 12 years ago
Delay loading of images until they are in the visible area of a page to save bandwith/gain speed. So, if you don't scroll down, the images won� …
- Rank
- #45,590
- Up166 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 13
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 1.7K
- 1,669 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
LSD Lazy load images at a glance
LSD Lazy load images is a WordPress plugin by Bas Matthee with 10+ active installs, the #45,590 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 1.0 came out on Jul 26, 2014, more than 12 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.9.40. Among the 2 plugins tagged “lazy images”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2014.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats39 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | LSD Lazy load images |
|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 13 · -18.8% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 16 |
Rank over time
#45,590 · down 9,642 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #45,590 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #45,756 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #40,783 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #44,139 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #34,721 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #42,563 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #41,518 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #46,082 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #35,948 |
Growth %
Average -1.58% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -14.29% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +7.69% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -13.33% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +15.38% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -7.14% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +16.67% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -25.00% |
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
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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.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 3.9.40
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jul 26, 2014
- Last updated
- Jul 26, 2014
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about LSD Lazy load images
How many websites use LSD Lazy load images?
LSD Lazy load images 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 #45,590 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has LSD Lazy load images been downloaded?
1,669 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was LSD Lazy load images last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on Jul 26, 2014 (12 years ago).
Is LSD Lazy load images compatible with the latest WordPress?
LSD Lazy load images’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.9.40, 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 LSD Lazy load images still maintained?
Its last release was 12 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does LSD Lazy load images have?
5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to LSD Lazy load images?
The plugins most like LSD Lazy load images, by the tags they share, are Lazy Load Optimizer (3K+), EWWW Image Optimizer (1M+) and LazyLoad Plugin (100K+). 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 | ≈ 13 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 1.7K |
| Author | Bas Matthee |
| First released | Jul 26, 2014 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jul 26, 2014 |
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