wp-lazy-load
v0.3.2by Darshan Sawardekar · updated 12 years ago
WordPress integration with jQuery Lazy Load.
- Rank
- #47,980
- Up24 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 11
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.8K
- 2,819 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
wp-lazy-load at a glance
wp-lazy-load is a WordPress plugin by Darshan Sawardekar with 10+ active installs, the #47,980 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 0.3.2 came out on Sep 27, 2014, more than 12 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.9.40. Among the 4 plugins tagged “image lazy load”, it ranks #4. It was first released in 2014.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats24 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | wp-lazy-load |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 11 · -8.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 12 |
Rank over time
#47,980 · down 695 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #47,980 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #48,004 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #47,723 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #45,302 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #45,075 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #47,427 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #46,034 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #39,195 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #45,129 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #47,285 |
Growth %
Average -0.67% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -8.33% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -3.85% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -7.69% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -14.29% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +7.69% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | +8.33% |
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.
- v0.3100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.3.2
- Requires WordPress
- 3.5.0
- Tested up to
- 3.9.40
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- May 16, 2014
- Last updated
- Sep 27, 2014
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about wp-lazy-load
How many websites use wp-lazy-load?
wp-lazy-load 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 #47,980 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has wp-lazy-load been downloaded?
2,819 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was wp-lazy-load last updated?
Version 0.3.2 came out on Sep 27, 2014 (12 years ago).
Is wp-lazy-load compatible with the latest WordPress?
wp-lazy-load’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 wp-lazy-load 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 wp-lazy-load have?
No one has reviewed wp-lazy-load on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to wp-lazy-load?
The plugins most like wp-lazy-load, by the tags they share, are Lazy Load Optimizer (3K+), LazyLoad Plugin (100K+) and Embed Plus for YouTube Gallery, Livestream and Lazy Loading with Facades (100K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 11 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 2.8K |
| Author | Darshan Sawardekar |
| First released | May 16, 2014 |
| Version | 0.3.2 |
| Requires WP | 3.5.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Sep 27, 2014 |
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