Active installs
100+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#15869
Peak #15771
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
3.2K
Days tracked
2
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Lazy Embed currently ranks #15869 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #15771, first reached on Aug 6, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.6.3, shipped on May 22, 2024 (807 days ago) — release #12 since the plugin joined the directory in 2023.
Ranking history
Active installs
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | beleaf |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.6.3 |
| Versions released | 12 |
| Last updated | 2024-05-22 |
| Added to directory | 2023-02-02 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.2.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.1+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Improves the performance and reduces the emissions of your website by only loading embeds (youtube, vimeo, etc) when they are clicked.
Frequently asked questions
Is Lazy Embed a free plugin?
Yes — Lazy Embed is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Lazy Embed?
WordPress.org reports 100+ active installs.
How popular is Lazy Embed?
As of August 7, 2026, Lazy Embed ranks #15869 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #15771.
When was Lazy Embed last updated?
Lazy Embed was last updated on May 22, 2024 (version 1.6.3). It has shipped 12 releases in total.
Who makes Lazy Embed?
Lazy Embed is developed by beleaf. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in February 2023.
