# Be Lazy

> Be Lazy has 10+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 55 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Be Lazy shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

**Enhance your website’s user experience and seo ranking by lazy loading images.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,135
- **Downloads (30 days):** 55 (-11.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.2.1
- **Last updated:** Jun 18, 2019
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.2.29
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.0+, PHP 5.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** fayne (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/fayne/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/be-lazy/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [images](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/images/) | >100 | 919 |
| [lazy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/lazy/) | #8 | 10 |
| [lazyload](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/lazyload/) | #30 | 35 |
| [loading](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/loading/) | #30 | 38 |
| [speed](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/speed/) | >100 | 278 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| images | >100 | 10,000 |
| lazy | >100 | 1,720 |
| lazyload | >100 | 140 |
| loading | >100 | 10,000 |
| speed | >100 | 5,911 |

## Version adoption

- 1.2: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Autoptimize](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/autoptimize/) | 800K+ | 4.7/5 (1,428) | Sep 26, 2026 | 97/100 |
| 2 | [WebP Express](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/webp-express/) | 300K+ | 4.4/5 (162) | Jun 19, 2026 | 57/100 |
| 3 | [Responsive Lightbox & Gallery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/responsive-lightbox/) | 100K+ | 4.9/5 (2,003) | Oct 5, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 4 | [Modern Image Formats](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/webp-uploads/) | 100K+ | 3.5/5 (25) | Aug 26, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 5 | [Lightbox & Modal Popup WordPress Plugin – FooBox](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/foobox-image-lightbox/) | 100K+ | 3.9/5 (95) | Oct 12, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 6 | [Media Cleaner: Delete Unused Images & Clean Your Media Library](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/media-cleaner/) | 90K+ | 4.6/5 (776) | Oct 10, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 7 | [Media Library Assistant](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/media-library-assistant/) | 70K+ | 4.8/5 (202) | Sep 27, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 8 | [Simple Image Sizes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-image-sizes/) | 60K+ | 4.6/5 (91) | Aug 17, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 9 | [Image Placeholders](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dominant-color-images/) | 60K+ | 3.5/5 (2) | Aug 26, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 10 | [Enhanced Responsive Images](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/auto-sizes/) | 50K+ | — | Aug 26, 2026 | 70/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Be Lazy free?
Yes. Be Lazy is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Be Lazy safe to use in 2026?
Be Lazy shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Be Lazy?
Be Lazy is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,135 times since it launched in May 2019. It was downloaded 55 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Be Lazy work with WordPress 7.1?
Be Lazy is officially tested up to WordPress 5.2.29, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Be Lazy need?
Be Lazy requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Be Lazy last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.1, was released on June 18, 2019 (7 years ago).

### Who makes Be Lazy?
Be Lazy is developed and maintained by fayne.

### What are the best alternatives to Be Lazy?
The most popular alternatives to Be Lazy are Autoptimize (800K+ installs), WebP Express (300K+ installs) and Responsive Lightbox & Galle… (100K+ installs).


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