Disable Lazy Load vs Custom Preloader (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Disable Lazy Load has a higher user rating (4.5/5 from 23 reviews) and leads in active installations (10K+ vs 100). Both are free WordPress plugins. Disable Lazy Load has accumulated 149K+ total downloads while Custom Preloader has 5.2K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Disable Lazy Load | Custom Preloader | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 23 | ◄ | 2 |
| Active Installs | 10K+ | ◄ | 100 |
| Total Downloads | 149K+ | ◄ | 5.2K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 week ago | ◄ | 12 months ago |
| First Released | 2020 | 2022 | |
| Age | 6 years | 4 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.4+ | 3.4.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6.20+ | 5.2.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.5 | 1.1.1 |
Rating
4.5/5Disable Lazy Load
Custom Preloader4.5/5
Total Reviews
23Disable Lazy Load
◄Custom Preloader2
Active Installs
10K+Disable Lazy Load
◄Custom Preloader100
Total Downloads
149K+Disable Lazy Load
◄Custom Preloader5.2K+
Support Resolution
N/ADisable Lazy Load
Custom PreloaderN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoDisable Lazy Load
◄Custom Preloader12 months ago
First Released
2020Disable Lazy Load
Custom Preloader2022
Age
6 yearsDisable Lazy Load
Custom Preloader4 years
WP Requires
5.4+Disable Lazy Load
Custom Preloader3.4.0+
PHP Requires
5.6.20+Disable Lazy Load
Custom Preloader5.2.4+
Business Model
FreeDisable Lazy Load
Custom PreloaderFree
Latest Version
2.5Disable Lazy Load
Custom Preloader1.1.1
Rating Breakdown
Disable Lazy Load
4.5/5(23 reviews)
5
87%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
13%
Custom Preloader
4.5/5(2 reviews)
5
50%
4
50%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Disable Lazy Load Reviews
by John Quail
Not working
It might have worked in the past, but it seems this plugin doesn’t work anymore. I’ve checked after installing the plugin and lazy load is still active.
by Liew Cheon-Fong
Works like a charm!
Thank you!
by durakro
Works like a charm
Works with WP 6.1.1.Uses : loading=”eager”
Custom Preloader Reviews
No reviews yet
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Disable Lazy Load or Custom Preloader more popular?
Disable Lazy Load has 10K+ active installations while Custom Preloader has 100. Disable Lazy Load is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Disable Lazy Load or Custom Preloader?
Disable Lazy Load has a 4.5/5 rating from 23 reviews, while Custom Preloader has a 4.5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Disable Lazy Load and Custom Preloader free?
Disable Lazy Load is free and Custom Preloader is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Disable Lazy Load or Custom Preloader?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Disable Lazy Load was last updated 1 week ago and Custom Preloader was last updated 12 months ago.
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