Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Lazy Load currently ranks #1534 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1496, first reached on Jul 23, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 10K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 21 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 25% versus the month before (16/day).
- The latest release, v0.6.1, shipped on Nov 22, 2018 (2,888 days ago) — release #8 since the plugin joined the directory in 2011.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-18 | #1534 |
| 2026-09-30 | #1530 |
| 2026-08-31 | #1520 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1498 |
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 | 10,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 10,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 10,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 10,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-18 | 18 |
| 2026-09-30 | 24 |
| 2026-08-31 | 20 |
| 2026-07-31 | 14 |
| 2026-06-30 | 16 |
| 2026-05-31 | 6 |
| 2026-04-30 | 16 |
| 2026-03-31 | 9 |
| 2026-02-28 | 6 |
| 2026-01-31 | 12 |
| 2025-12-31 | 8 |
| 2025-11-30 | 8 |
| 2025-10-31 | 5 |
| 2025-09-30 | 10 |
| 2025-08-31 | 3 |
| 2025-07-31 | 11 |
| 2025-06-30 | 10 |
| 2025-05-31 | 9 |
| 2025-04-30 | 9 |
| 2025-03-31 | 5 |
| 2025-02-28 | 5 |
| 2025-01-31 | 6 |
| 2024-12-31 | 2 |
| 2024-11-30 | 7 |
| 2024-10-31 | 10 |
| 2024-09-30 | 18 |
| 2024-08-31 | 9 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Automattic |
|---|---|
| Current version | 0.6.1 |
| Versions released | 8 |
| Last updated | 2018-11-22 |
| Added to directory | 2011-11-24 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.2+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Lazy load images to improve page load times and server bandwidth. Images are loaded only when visible to the user.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Lazy Load?
WordPress.org reports 10K+ active installs.
How popular is Lazy Load?
As of October 18, 2026, Lazy Load ranks #1534 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #1496.
When was Lazy Load last updated?
Lazy Load was last updated on November 22, 2018 (version 0.6.1). It has shipped 8 releases in total.
Who makes Lazy Load?
Lazy Load is developed by Automattic. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in November 2011.
