Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- a3 Lazy Load currently ranks #501 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #486, first reached on Jul 22, 2026.
- It is averaging 336 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 8% versus the month before (367/day).
- The latest release, v2.7.9, shipped on Jul 8, 2026 (102 days ago) — release #65 since the plugin joined the directory in 2014.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-18 | #501 |
| 2026-09-30 | #496 |
| 2026-08-31 | #493 |
| 2026-07-31 | #490 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-18 | 80,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 90,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 90,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 90,000 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 228 |
| 2026-09-30 | 334 |
| 2026-08-31 | 517 |
| 2026-07-31 | 576 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Websites using a3 Lazy Load
Detected on 1 of the sites scanned with our theme detector. Live screenshots, so they may lag the site.
Details
| Author | Steve Truman |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.7.9 |
| Versions released | 65 |
| Last updated | 2026-07-08 |
| Added to directory | 2014-12-20 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.0+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-22 |
Description
Use a3 Lazy Load for images, videos, iframes that are not lazy loaded by WordPress core. Instantly improve your sites load time and dramatically impro …
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use a3 Lazy Load?
WordPress.org reports 80K+ active installs.
How popular is a3 Lazy Load?
As of October 18, 2026, a3 Lazy Load ranks #501 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #486.
When was a3 Lazy Load last updated?
a3 Lazy Load was last updated on July 8, 2026 (version 2.7.9). It has shipped 65 releases in total.
Who makes a3 Lazy Load?
a3 Lazy Load is developed by Steve Truman. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in December 2014.
