Active installs
100+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#16680
Peak #16643
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
9.5K
Days tracked
3
1 day▼ 37
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Smart Image Loader currently ranks #16680 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #16643, first reached on Aug 7, 2026.
- The latest release, v0.5.1, shipped on Aug 9, 2018 (2,921 days ago) — release #25 since the plugin joined the directory in 2014.
Ranking history
Active installs
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | bypr.nils |
|---|---|
| Current version | 0.5.1 |
| Versions released | 25 |
| Last updated | 2018-08-09 |
| Added to directory | 2014-04-22 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.8.3+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Smart Image Loader is a fire-and-forget priority and lazy loader for image sources. Can be a huge performance boost especially for one pagers.
Frequently asked questions
Is Smart Image Loader a free plugin?
Yes — Smart Image Loader is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Smart Image Loader?
WordPress.org reports 100+ active installs.
How popular is Smart Image Loader?
As of August 8, 2026, Smart Image Loader ranks #16680 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #16643.
When was Smart Image Loader last updated?
Smart Image Loader was last updated on August 9, 2018 (version 0.5.1). It has shipped 25 releases in total.
Who makes Smart Image Loader?
Smart Image Loader is developed by bypr.nils. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in April 2014.
