Active installs
50+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#20288
Peak #20288
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All-time downloads
3.4K
Days tracked
2
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Image Preloading currently ranks #20288 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- The latest release, v2.0.0, shipped on Mar 27, 2026 (133 days ago) — release #3 since the plugin joined the directory in 2017.
Ranking history
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Details
| Author | tiptinker |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.0.0 |
| Versions released | 3 |
| Last updated | 2026-03-27 |
| Added to directory | 2017-06-29 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.2+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Modern image preloading/prefetching plugin for WordPress to improve page loading performance.
Frequently asked questions
Is Image Preloading a free plugin?
Yes — Image Preloading is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Image Preloading?
WordPress.org reports 50+ active installs.
How popular is Image Preloading?
As of August 7, 2026, Image Preloading ranks #20288 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Image Preloading last updated?
Image Preloading was last updated on March 27, 2026 (version 2.0.0). It has shipped 3 releases in total.
Who makes Image Preloading?
Image Preloading is developed by tiptinker. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in June 2017.
