# Smart Image Loader

> Smart Image Loader has 90+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 70 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 32/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Smart Image Loader shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 90+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

**Smart Image Loader loads images which are visible in the initial viewport of your website before any images whose position is “below the fold”, outside the current viewport. Those images can be loaded as soon as the…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 90+
- **Total downloads:** 9,645
- **Downloads (30 days):** 70 (+1.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 32/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.5.1
- **Last updated:** Aug 9, 2018
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.9.34
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.8.3+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** bypr.nils (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/byprnils/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/smart-image-loader/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [above-the-fold](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/above-the-fold/) | #1 | 6 |
| [image](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/image/) | >100 | 819 |
| [Lazy Loading](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/lazy-loading/) | #8 | 28 |
| [performance](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/performance/) | >100 | 1,031 |
| [speed](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/speed/) | #61 | 278 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| above-the-fold | >100 | 240 |
| image | >100 | 10,000 |
| Lazy Loading | >100 | 1,323 |
| performance | >100 | 10,000 |
| speed | >100 | 5,872 |

## Version adoption

- 0.5: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [Inline JS Block for Gutenberg](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/inline-js-block-for-gutenberg/) | 60+ | — | Jul 19, 2018 | 25/100 |
| 3 | [Lazy Load Fix for Divi](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/lazy-load-fix-for-divi/) | 50+ | — | Sep 5, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 4 | [AAC Scoring](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/aac-scoring/) | 10+ | — | Feb 19, 2017 | 23/100 |
| 5 | [jQuery & Plugins Asynchronous Loader](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/asynchronous-jquery-loader/) | 10+ | — | Mar 8, 2017 | 23/100 |
| 6 | [Inline CSS Block for Gutenberg](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/inline-css-block-gutenberg/) | 10+ | — | Jan 9, 2018 | 23/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Smart Image Loader safe to use in 2026?
Smart Image Loader shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 90+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Smart Image Loader?
Smart Image Loader is active on 90+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 9,645 times since it launched in April 2014. It was downloaded 70 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Smart Image Loader work with WordPress 7.1?
Smart Image Loader is officially tested up to WordPress 4.9.34, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Smart Image Loader last updated?
The latest version, 0.5.1, was released on August 9, 2018 (8 years ago).

### Who makes Smart Image Loader?
Smart Image Loader is developed and maintained by bypr.nils.

### What are the best alternatives to Smart Image Loader?
The most popular alternatives to Smart Image Loader are Inline JS Block for Gutenbe… (60+ installs), Lazy Load Fix for Divi (50+ installs) and AAC Scoring (10+ installs).


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