Preload Images
Preload images to get faster page loading experience. Preload Images plugin supports unlimited image urls, good for photo galleries and other image-heavy sites where you want to deliver the photos as seamlessly as…
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Preload Images shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 4.6/5 and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 37/100 on our health check.
- No update in 3 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.1 (latest is 7.1)
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Preload Images stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| html preload | #74 |
| image prefetch | #55 |
| image preload | >100 |
| prefetch | #93 |
| preload | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4.6 from 8 reviews
About Preload Images
From the official readme · v1.2.1Description
Preload images to get faster page loading experience. Preload Images plugin supports unlimited image urls, good for photo galleries and other image-heavy sites where you want to deliver the photos as seamlessly as possible.
Installation
- Navigate to the “Add New” in the plugins dashboard
- Search for “Preload Images”
- Click “Install Now”
- Activate the plugin on the Plugin dashboard
Changelog
1.2.1
- Bug fixes
1.2
- Now you can manage pages and posttypes wise images for single page.
- Php code lavel based changes.
- Testing code with latest version 5.6.
1.1
- Minor code changes.
- Testing code with latest version 5.5.1.
1.0
- Initial release.
Screenshots
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FAQ
Preload Images: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 6, 2026
Is Preload Images free?
Yes. Preload Images is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Preload Images safe to use in 2026?
Preload Images shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 4.6/5 and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 37/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Preload Images?
Preload Images is active on 1K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 12,952 times since it launched in June 2019. It was downloaded 158 times in the last 30 days.
Does Preload Images work with WordPress 7.1?
Preload Images is officially tested up to WordPress 6.1.14, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Preload Images last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.1, was released on February 21, 2023 (4 years ago).
Who makes Preload Images?
Preload Images is developed and maintained by Ravikumar Patel.
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