Active installs
100K+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#419
Peak #419
Downloads / day
1,201
prev 1,311
Downloads (7d)
6,578
All-time downloads
1.8M
Days tracked
2
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Lazy Load - Optimize Images currently ranks #419 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- It is averaging 810 downloads/day over the last 30 days.
- The latest release, v2.4.0, shipped on Oct 17, 2025 (294 days ago) — release #16 since the plugin joined the directory in 2014.
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Details
| Author | WP Media |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.4.0 |
| Versions released | 16 |
| Last updated | 2025-10-17 |
| Added to directory | 2014-01-01 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.9+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.3+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
The best free lazy load plugin for WordPress. Lazy load images, videos, and iframes to improve performance and Core Web Vitals scores.
Frequently asked questions
Is Lazy Load - Optimize Images a free plugin?
Yes — Lazy Load - Optimize Images is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Lazy Load - Optimize Images?
WordPress.org reports 100K+ active installs.
How popular is Lazy Load - Optimize Images?
As of August 7, 2026, Lazy Load - Optimize Images ranks #419 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Lazy Load - Optimize Images last updated?
Lazy Load - Optimize Images was last updated on October 17, 2025 (version 2.4.0). It has shipped 16 releases in total.
Who makes Lazy Load - Optimize Images?
Lazy Load - Optimize Images is developed by WP Media. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in January 2014.
