NG-Lazyload
Enables 'lazyload' for all thumbnails and images in the content. Developed by Nikita Menshutin https://nikita.global/
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NG-Lazyload shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 30/100 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 NG-Lazyload stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| images | >100 |
| lazy load | >100 |
| lazyload | #49 |
| optimize content | >100 |
| thumbnail | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 2 reviews
About NG-Lazyload
From the official readme · v1.8Description
NG-Lazyload plugin replaces all the thumbails and images in the content with the smallest image possible (1 pixel gif) and then shows the full image only when it is in viewport.
The only plugin which also works with background images in style tag
Installation
Use WordPress’ Add New Plugin feature, searching “NG-Lazyload”, or download the archive and:
- Unzip the archive on your computer
- Upload plugin directory to the
/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- No more actions required
For theme developers: add nglazyload class to html blocks with background images
to lazy-load them if they are stated in css file.
If html block has style=”background-image: url(…)” you don’t have to.
Changelog
= 1.8 (2022-05-01)
* Tested up to 5.9.3
* Minor js updates
* Fixed one filters’ conflict
= 1.7 (2020-02-26)
* Tested up to 5.3.2
* Loads current and next viewport below
* Add ‘nglazyload’ class to your html block to hide its background images from preloading
1.6 (2019-09-95)
- Tested up to 5.2.3
1.5 (2019-09-05)
- jQuery noConflict script
1.4 (2019-05-06)
- Slightly optimized js
1.3 (2019-05-05)
- Added icon
1.2 (2019-05-04)
- Now modifies style tags which have background-images. Useful when you have sliders like slick or owl caroussel.
1.0 (2019-05-02)
- The First Upload, but was tested before at several sites
- Supports thumbnails, attachments and content
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FAQ
NG-Lazyload: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 28, 2026
Is NG-Lazyload free?
Yes. NG-Lazyload is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is NG-Lazyload safe to use in 2026?
NG-Lazyload shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.
How many websites use NG-Lazyload?
NG-Lazyload is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,781 times since it launched in May 2019. It was downloaded 76 times in the last 30 days.
Does NG-Lazyload work with WordPress 7.1?
NG-Lazyload 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 NG-Lazyload need?
NG-Lazyload requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was NG-Lazyload last updated?
The latest version, 1.8, was released on April 30, 2022 (4 years ago).
Who makes NG-Lazyload?
NG-Lazyload is developed and maintained by nikita.global.
What are the best alternatives to NG-Lazyload?
The most popular alternatives to NG-Lazyload are Autoptimize (800K+ installs), WebP Express (300K+ installs) and Responsive Lightbox & Galle… (100K+ installs).
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