WP Lazy Loaded Images
v2.0.5by Logan Graham · updated 7 years ago
A simple plugin to enable lazy loading for all images using WordPress image functions.
- Rank
- #28,074
- Up104 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 22
- 20+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 3.2K
- 3,197 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WP Lazy Loaded Images at a glance
WP Lazy Loaded Images is a WordPress plugin by Logan Graham with 20+ active installs, the #28,074 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 100% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 2.0.5 came out on Mar 1, 2019, more than 7 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.1.0. Among the 10 plugins tagged “lazy”, it ranks #6. It was first released in 2016.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 11, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats38 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WP Lazy Loaded Images |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 22 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 22 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 22 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 22 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 22 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 22 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 22 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 22 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 22 |
Rank over time
#28,074 · up 32 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #28,074 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #28,178 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #28,226 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #28,265 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #28,191 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #28,150 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #28,032 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #28,149 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #28,070 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #27,800 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #28,106 |
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 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
20+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 20+ |
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.
- v2.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.0.5
- Requires WordPress
- 2.8.0
- Tested up to
- 5.1.0
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Oct 1, 2016
- Last updated
- Mar 1, 2019
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WP Lazy Loaded Images
How many websites use WP Lazy Loaded Images?
WP Lazy Loaded Images is active on 20+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #28,074 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WP Lazy Loaded Images been downloaded?
3,197 times in total since 2016. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was WP Lazy Loaded Images last updated?
Version 2.0.5 came out on Mar 1, 2019 (7 years ago).
Is WP Lazy Loaded Images compatible with the latest WordPress?
WP Lazy Loaded Images’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.1.0, 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 Loaded Images still maintained?
Its last release was 7 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 Loaded Images have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to WP Lazy Loaded Images?
The plugins most like WP Lazy Loaded Images, by the tags they share, are Disable Lazy Load (9K+), Modern Image Formats (100K+) and Media Cleaner (90K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 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 | ≈ 22 |
| Reported installs | 20+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 3.2K |
| Author | Logan Graham |
| First released | Oct 1, 2016 |
| Version | 2.0.5 |
| Requires WP | 2.8.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Mar 1, 2019 |
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