WP Lozad
Preparation of html content for processing javascript plugin lozad.js on front.
Consider an alternative
WP Lozad shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (100+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 2 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.3 (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 WP Lozad stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| front | >100 |
| image | >100 |
| lazyload | #35 |
| lozad | #1 |
| posts | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 2 reviews
About WP Lozad
From the official readme · v1.8.3Description
Preparation of html content for processing javascript plugin lozad.js on front.
Requirements
- WordPress 5.0 or higher
Installation
Unzip the lozad folder to your WordPress plugins folder. It should work out of the box.
Changelog
1.8.3
- 2023-10-04: aria label and @2x def img
1.8.2
- 2023-09-26: hidden input
1.8.1
- 2023-08-29: add def png img
1.7.4
- 2023-08-29: def img setting
1.7.3
- 2023-08-11: data-original_content with non empty tag
1.7.1
- 2022-12-01: decoding async
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FAQ
WP Lozad: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 28, 2026
Is WP Lozad free?
Yes. WP Lozad is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is WP Lozad safe to use in 2026?
WP Lozad shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.
How many websites use WP Lozad?
WP Lozad is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,646 times since it launched in October 2020. It was downloaded 58 times in the last 30 days.
Does WP Lozad work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Lozad is officially tested up to WordPress 6.3.12, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was WP Lozad last updated?
The latest version, 1.8.3, was released on October 4, 2023 (3 years ago).
Who makes WP Lozad?
WP Lozad is developed and maintained by john1302.
What are the best alternatives to WP Lozad?
The most popular alternatives to WP Lozad are Front Page Category (5K+ installs), Home Page Slideshow (100+ installs) and Front Connector (10+ installs).
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