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Lazy Load
Lazy load images to improve page load times and server bandwidth. Images are loaded only when visible to the user.
The facts
- Rating
- 4★ from 53
- Active installs
- 10k+
- Price
- Free
- Last updated
- 22 Nov 2018
- Added
- Nov 2011
- Requires WP
- 3.2
- Tested up to
- WP 5.0.27
- Downloads
- 518,666
Our analysis
AI-assistedLazy Load is a WordPress plugin designed to improve page load times by only loading images when they are visible in the viewport. It uses jQuery.sonar to manage the loading process, ensuring that images do not load until needed.
This plugin is suitable for website owners looking to enhance performance, particularly those with image-heavy content. It is developed by Automattic and incorporates contributions from various teams and developers.
Best for: Website owners with image-heavy content seeking to enhance performance.
What it does well
- ✓Improves page load times
- ✓Only loads images when visible in the viewport
- ✓Developed by Automattic
Where it falls short
- •Last updated in November 2018
- •Limited information on additional features
Verdict
Lazy Load can be a useful tool for optimising image loading on your site, but its age and limited updates may be a consideration.
From the developer
Automattic's own description of Lazy Load, lightly tidied.
Lazy load images to improve page load times. Uses jQuery.sonar to only load an image when it’s visible in the viewport.
This plugin is an amalgamation of code written by the WordPress.com VIP team at Automattic, the TechCrunch 2011 Redesign team, and Jake Goldman (10up LLC).
Uses jQuery.sonar by Dave Artz (AOL).
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