NG-Lazyload
v1.8by nikita.global · updated 4 years ago
Enables 'lazyload' for all thumbnails and images in the content. Developed by Nikita Menshutin https://nikita.global/
- Rank
- #41,194
- Down963 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 14
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 1.8K
- 1,836 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
NG-Lazyload at a glance
NG-Lazyload is a WordPress plugin by nikita.global with 10+ active installs, the #41,194 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 50% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 1.8 came out on Apr 30, 2022, more than 4 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.9.20. Among the 38 plugins tagged “lazyload”, it ranks #28. It was first released in 2019.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats37 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | NG-Lazyload |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| 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
≈ 14 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 14 |
Rank over time
#41,194 · down 2,711 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | #41,194 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #40,231 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #45,386 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #45,451 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #39,893 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #46,553 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #39,816 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #48,307 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #47,845 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #38,483 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% 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 | +3.85% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -14.29% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +16.67% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -14.29% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +27.27% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -21.43% |
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.org- Rank #38483 → #45386Downloads -33.3%
- Tested up to 5.9.19 → 5.9.20
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.7100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.8
- Requires WordPress
- 3.6
- Tested up to
- 5.9.20
- Requires PHP
- 5.6
- First released
- May 2, 2019
- Last updated
- Apr 30, 2022
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about NG-Lazyload
How many websites use NG-Lazyload?
NG-Lazyload 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 #41,194 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has NG-Lazyload been downloaded?
1,836 times in total since 2019. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was NG-Lazyload last updated?
Version 1.8 came out on Apr 30, 2022 (4 years ago).
Is NG-Lazyload compatible with the latest WordPress?
NG-Lazyload’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.9.20, 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 NG-Lazyload still maintained?
Its last release was 4 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does NG-Lazyload have?
5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to NG-Lazyload?
The plugins most like NG-Lazyload, by the tags they share, are Get the Image (7K+), Thumbnail Upscale (3K+) and Regenerate Thumbnails (1M+). 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 | ≈ 14 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 1.8K |
| Author | nikita.global |
| First released | May 2, 2019 |
| Version | 1.8 |
| Requires WP | 3.6 |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 |
| Last updated | Apr 30, 2022 |
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