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EWWW Image Optimizer vs Lazy Load (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

EWWW Image Optimizer

EWWW Image Optimizer

4.8(1,823)

1.0M+ active installs

Free + Premium

Updated 3 days ago
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VS
Lazy Load

Lazy Load

4(53)

20K+ active installs

Free

Updated 7 years ago
View Lazy Load

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, EWWW Image Optimizer has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 1,823 reviews) and leads in active installations (1.0M+ vs 20K+). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. EWWW Image Optimizer has accumulated 45M+ total downloads while Lazy Load has 516K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5EWWW Image Optimizer
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Lazy Load4/5
Total Reviews
1,823EWWW Image Optimizer
◄
Lazy Load53
Active Installs
1.0M+EWWW Image Optimizer
◄
Lazy Load20K+
Total Downloads
45M+EWWW Image Optimizer
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Lazy Load516K+
Support Resolution
14%EWWW Image Optimizer
Lazy LoadN/A
Last Updated
3 days agoEWWW Image Optimizer
◄
Lazy Load7 years ago
First Released
2012EWWW Image Optimizer
Lazy Load2011
Age
14 yearsEWWW Image Optimizer
Lazy Load15 years
WP Requires
6.6+EWWW Image Optimizer
Lazy Load3.2+
PHP Requires
7.4+EWWW Image Optimizer
Lazy Loadfalse+
Business Model
Free + PremiumEWWW Image Optimizer
Lazy LoadFree
Latest Version
8.5.0EWWW Image Optimizer
Lazy Load0.6.1

Rating Breakdown

EWWW Image Optimizer

4.8/5(1,823 reviews)
5
90%
4
4%
3
1%
2
1%
1
4%

Lazy Load

4/5(53 reviews)
5
66%
4
6%
3
4%
2
8%
1
17%

Recent Reviews

EWWW Image Optimizer Reviews

by gordonskene

So far – so good

Optimized over 1,000 images so far – I think there’s 19,000 more to go. But so far – so good.

by todoporjesus

EXCELENTE PLUGIN

Recomiendo 100%

by xsedlacp

Good plugin

easy to use

Lazy Load Reviews

by radioparanormalium

Remove it ASAP

Having this plugin installed on my WordPress pages for some time resulted in having them all malware-infected which happened literally yesterday. The plugin had its name changed to some ‘WordPress CMS

by gunterqb

Conflict with Jupiter theme

It produces random grayed out pictures within Jupiter theme image galleries. The galleries work like charm after disabling this bundled plugin.

by Tom

Did not work

For me, this plug does not work

Frequently Asked Questions

Is EWWW Image Optimizer or Lazy Load more popular?
EWWW Image Optimizer has 1.0M+ active installations while Lazy Load has 20K+. EWWW Image Optimizer is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — EWWW Image Optimizer or Lazy Load?
EWWW Image Optimizer has a 4.8/5 rating from 1,823 reviews, while Lazy Load has a 4/5 rating from 53 reviews.
Are EWWW Image Optimizer and Lazy Load free?
EWWW Image Optimizer is free + premium and Lazy Load is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — EWWW Image Optimizer or Lazy Load?
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?
EWWW Image Optimizer was last updated 3 days ago and Lazy Load was last updated 7 years ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.