# Smart LazyLoad – Lazy Load Images, Videos and Iframes

> Smart LazyLoad has 300+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 5 reviews and 572 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 81/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Safe pick.** Yes — Smart LazyLoad is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 300+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 3 weeks ago, and scores 81/100 on our health check.

**Smart LazyLoad is a free, simple, and lightweight lazy loading plugin. Lazy load WordPress images, videos, and iframes to improve page speed, website performance, and Core Web Vitals scores.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 300+
- **Total downloads:** 16,041
- **Downloads (30 days):** 572 (-31.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 5 reviews
- **Health score:** 81/100 (Excellent)
- **Version:** 3.0.0
- **Last updated:** Sep 7, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.8+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Jumedeen khan (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/jumedeenkhan/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/lazy-load-for-images/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [lazy load](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/lazy-load/) | #25 | 102 |
| [lazy load images](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/lazy-load-images/) | #3 | 5 |
| [Lazy Loading](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/lazy-loading/) | #6 | 27 |
| [lazyload](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/lazyload/) | #10 | 36 |
| [performance](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/performance/) | >100 | 979 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| lazy load | #15 | 1,299 |
| lazy load images | #8 | 1,039 |
| Lazy Loading | #26 | 1,276 |
| lazyload | #2 | 140 |
| performance | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 3.0: 42.5%
- 1.4: 18.4%
- 1.5: 17.1%
- 2.0: 16.1%
- 2.9: 6%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [EWWW Image Optimizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ewww-image-optimizer/) | 1M+ | 4.8/5 (1,841) | Sep 24, 2026 | 97/100 |
| 2 | [Embed Plus for YouTube Gallery, Livestream and Lazy Loading with Facades](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/youtube-embed-plus/) | 100K+ | 4.6/5 (572) | Sep 6, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 3 | [LazyLoad Plugin – Lazy Load Images, Videos, and Iframes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rocket-lazy-load/) | 100K+ | 4.2/5 (139) | Oct 17, 2025 | 60/100 |
| 4 | [Ajax Load More – Infinite Scroll, Load More, & Lazy Load](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ajax-load-more/) | 30K+ | 4.8/5 (287) | Jul 22, 2026 | 70/100 |
| 5 | [WP YouTube Lyte](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-youtube-lyte/) | 20K+ | 4.8/5 (206) | Aug 20, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 6 | [Load More Products for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/load-more-products-for-woocommerce/) | 20K+ | 4.9/5 (274) | Aug 27, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 7 | [Lazy Load](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/lazy-load/) | 10K+ | 4/5 (53) | Nov 22, 2018 | 42/100 |
| 8 | [ShortPixel Adaptive Images – WebP, AVIF, CDN, Image Optimization](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/shortpixel-adaptive-images/) | 10K+ | 4.8/5 (145) | Aug 20, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 9 | [Disable Lazy Load](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-lazy-loading/) | 9K+ | 4.5/5 (23) | Jul 18, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 10 | [Lazy Load for Videos](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/lazy-load-for-videos/) | 9K+ | 4.4/5 (105) | May 19, 2026 | 64/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Smart LazyLoad safe to use in 2026?
Yes — Smart LazyLoad is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 300+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 3 weeks ago, and scores 81/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Smart LazyLoad?
Smart LazyLoad is active on 300+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 16,041 times since it launched in January 2019. It was downloaded 572 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Smart LazyLoad work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Smart LazyLoad up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 5.8 or newer.

### What PHP version does Smart LazyLoad need?
Smart LazyLoad requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Smart LazyLoad last updated?
The latest version, 3.0.0, was released on September 7, 2026 (3 weeks ago).

### Who makes Smart LazyLoad?
Smart LazyLoad is developed and maintained by Jumedeen khan.

### What are the best alternatives to Smart LazyLoad?
The most popular alternatives to Smart LazyLoad are EWWW Image Optimizer (1M+ installs), Embed Plus for YouTube Gall… (100K+ installs) and LazyLoad Plugin (100K+ installs).


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