Unveil Lazy Load
v0.3.1by marubon · updated 9 years ago
Unveil Lazy Load is a WordPress Plugin whitch makes lazy-image-load possible to decrease number of requests and improve page loading time.
- Rank
- #4,426
- Up1 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 2,530
- 2K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 57.3K
- 57,252 all-time
- Rating
- 4.7/5
- 15 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Unveil Lazy Load at a glance
Unveil Lazy Load is a WordPress plugin by marubon with 2K+ active installs, the #4,426 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 13 times, 29% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.7 out of 5 from 15 reviews. Version 0.3.1 came out on Nov 28, 2017, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.0.38. Among the 117 plugins tagged “lazy load”, it ranks #15. It was first released in 2013.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats263 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Unveil Lazy Load |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 9 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 2,533 · -0.6% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 2,533 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 2,534 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 2,537 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2,537 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2,536 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2,542 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2,543 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2,544 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2,547 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2,544 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2,549 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2,548 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2,549 |
Rank over time
#4,426 · down 30 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #4,426 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #4,427 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #4,425 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #4,422 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #4,424 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #4,422 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #4,415 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #4,412 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #4,414 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #4,411 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #4,416 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #4,419 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #4,427 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #4,423 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #4,396 |
Growth %
Average -0.05% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -0.04% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.12% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.04% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -0.24% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.04% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.04% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.12% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.12% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.20% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.04% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.04% |
Active installs band
2K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2K+ |
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.
- v0.3100%
Rating trend
4.7★★★★★15 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.3.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3.2
- Tested up to
- 4.0.38
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Aug 20, 2013
- Last updated
- Nov 28, 2017
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Unveil Lazy Load
How many websites use Unveil Lazy Load?
Unveil Lazy Load is active on 2K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #4,426 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Unveil Lazy Load been downloaded?
57,252 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 13 times. See download stats
When was Unveil Lazy Load last updated?
Version 0.3.1 came out on Nov 28, 2017 (8 years ago). See every release
Is Unveil Lazy Load compatible with the latest WordPress?
Unveil Lazy Load’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.0.38, 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 Unveil Lazy Load have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Unveil Lazy Load. See its security record
Is Unveil Lazy Load still maintained?
Its last release was 8 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Unveil Lazy Load have?
4.7 out of 5 from 15 reviews on WordPress.org. 93% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Unveil Lazy Load?
The plugins most like Unveil Lazy Load, by the tags they share, are Modern Image Formats (100K+), Image Placeholders (60K+) and Enhanced Responsive Images (40K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.7
★★★★★
15 reviews
- 5 stars: 14 reviews, 93%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 7%
- Positive
- 93%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 7%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.8.
- Each new 1★ review takes 14 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 2,530 |
| Reported installs | 2K+ |
| Rating | 4.7 |
| Reviews | 15 |
| Total downloads | 57.3K |
| Author | marubon |
| First released | Aug 20, 2013 |
| Version | 0.3.1 |
| Requires WP | 3.2 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Nov 28, 2017 |
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