image-auto-decoding-async
When adding media on the post screen, automatically add decoding = “async” to the img tag.
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image-auto-decoding-async shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 4 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.9 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where image-auto-decoding-async stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| async | >100 |
| decoding | #89 |
| image | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About image-auto-decoding-async
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
When adding media on the post screen, automatically add decoding = “async” to the img tag.
You don’t have to write decoding = “async” manually.
Arbitrary section
A brief Markdown Example
Installation
- From the WP admin panel, click “Plugins” -> “Add new”.
- In the browser input box, type decoding = “async”.
- Select the “My Custom Style Css Manager” plugin and click “Install”.
- Activate the plugin.
Frequently asked questions
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FAQ
image-auto-decoding-async: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 26, 2026
Is image-auto-decoding-async free?
Yes. image-auto-decoding-async is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is image-auto-decoding-async safe to use in 2026?
image-auto-decoding-async shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use image-auto-decoding-async?
image-auto-decoding-async is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,389 times since it launched in January 2022. It was downloaded 72 times in the last 30 days.
Does image-auto-decoding-async work with WordPress 7.1?
image-auto-decoding-async is officially tested up to WordPress 5.9.18, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does image-auto-decoding-async need?
image-auto-decoding-async requires PHP 7.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was image-auto-decoding-async last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on January 29, 2022 (5 years ago).
Who makes image-auto-decoding-async?
image-auto-decoding-async is developed and maintained by dabohaze.
What are the best alternatives to image-auto-decoding-async?
The most popular alternatives to image-auto-decoding-async are Async JavaScript (70K+ installs), Async JS and CSS (700+ installs) and Asynchronous Javascript (100+ installs).
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