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Image Prioritizer
Shares 2 of SW Lazy Load's 4 tags.
Most installed
EWWW Image Optimizer
1M+ active installs.
Best rated
Image Widget
4.9 out of 5 from 287 reviews.
Most recently updated
NitroPack
Updated on Nov 5, 2026.
  1. Image Prioritizer

    by WordPress Performance Team

    Prioritizes the loading of images and videos based on how they appear to actual visitors: adds fetchpriority, preloads, lazy-loads, and sets sizes.

    Installs
    40K+
    Rank
    #824
    Rating
    5.0(1)
    Updated
    2 months ago

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  2. EWWW Image Optimizer

    by Shane Bishop

    Comprehensive image optimization with WebP, AVIF, Lazy Load, and more. Optimize images automatically for Faster Sites and Happy Visitors.

    Installs
    1M+
    Rank
    #59
    Rating
    4.8(1.8K)
    Updated
    11 days ago

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  3. Image Optimizer

    by Elementor

    Image Optimizer is an easy-to-use WordPress plugin that reduces image size through various compression and resizing techniques – all of which preserve …

    Installs
    1M+
    Rank
    #58
    Rating
    1.7(81)
    Updated
    1 month ago

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  4. Menu Image, Icons made easy

    by Rui Guerreiro

    Adds an image or icon in the menu items. You can choose the position of the image (after, before, above, below) or even hide the menu item title.

    Installs
    100K+
    Rank
    #408
    Rating
    4.5(123)
    Updated
    1 year ago

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  5. Image Widget

    by Nexcess

    A simple image widget that uses the native WordPress media manager to add image widgets to your site.

    Installs
    100K+
    Rank
    #398
    Rating
    4.9(287)
    Updated
    6 months ago

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  6. LazyLoad Plugin

    by WP Media

    The best free lazy load plugin for WordPress. Lazy load images, videos, and iframes to improve performance and Core Web Vitals scores.

    Installs
    100K+
    Rank
    #384
    Rating
    4.2(139)
    Updated
    1 month ago

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  7. reSmush.it

    by ShortPixel

    reSmush.it is the FREE image compressor and optimizer plugin - use it to optimize your images and improve the SEO and performance of your website.

    Installs
    100K+
    Rank
    #364
    Rating
    4.3(166)
    Updated
    2 months ago

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  8. Embed Plus for YouTube Gallery, Livestream and Lazy Loading with Facades

    by embedplus

    A multi-featured plugin to embed YouTube in WordPress. Embed a video, YouTube channel gallery, playlist, or YouTube livestream. Defer JavaScript too!

    Installs
    100K+
    Rank
    #360
    Rating
    4.6(572)
    Updated
    2 months ago

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  9. Modern Image Formats

    by WordPress Performance Team

    Converts images to more modern formats such as WebP or AVIF during upload.

    Installs
    100K+
    Rank
    #355
    Rating
    3.6(26)
    Updated
    2 months ago

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  10. TinyPNG Image Optimization

    by TinyPNG

    Speed up your website. Optimize your JPEG, PNG, and WebP images automatically with TinyPNG.

    Installs
    100K+
    Rank
    #329
    Rating
    4.5(181)
    Updated
    27 days ago

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  11. NitroPack

    by NitroPack

    Boost site speed and performance with an all-in-one cache and speed optimization plugin. Pass Core Web Vitals with CDN, image optimization, lazy loadi …

    Installs
    80K+
    Rank
    #500
    Rating
    4.3(311)
    Updated
    4 days ago

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  12. Image Placeholders

    by WordPress Performance Team

    Displays placeholders based on an image's dominant color while the image is loading.

    Installs
    60K+
    Rank
    #665
    Rating
    3.5(2)
    Updated
    2 months ago

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