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EWWW Image Optimizer vs Lazy Load for Comments (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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Lazy Load for Comments

Lazy Load for Comments

4.7(28)

2.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 months ago
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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 2.0K+). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. EWWW Image Optimizer has accumulated 45M+ total downloads while Lazy Load for Comments has 201K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5EWWW Image Optimizer
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Lazy Load for Comments4.7/5
Total Reviews
1,823EWWW Image Optimizer
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Lazy Load for Comments28
Active Installs
1.0M+EWWW Image Optimizer
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Lazy Load for Comments2.0K+
Total Downloads
45M+EWWW Image Optimizer
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Lazy Load for Comments201K+
Support Resolution
14%EWWW Image Optimizer
Lazy Load for CommentsN/A
Last Updated
3 days agoEWWW Image Optimizer
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Lazy Load for Comments3 months ago
First Released
2012EWWW Image Optimizer
Lazy Load for Comments2016
Age
14 yearsEWWW Image Optimizer
Lazy Load for Comments10 years
WP Requires
6.6+EWWW Image Optimizer
Lazy Load for Comments4.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+EWWW Image Optimizer
Lazy Load for Commentsfalse+
Business Model
Free + PremiumEWWW Image Optimizer
Lazy Load for CommentsFree
Latest Version
8.5.0EWWW Image Optimizer
Lazy Load for Comments1.0.10

Rating Breakdown

EWWW Image Optimizer

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

Lazy Load for Comments

4.7/5(28 reviews)
5
86%
4
4%
3
4%
2
7%
1
0%

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 for Comments Reviews

by Emory Rowland

Has Potential

But support is unresponsive. This topic was modified 2 years, 1 month ago by Emory Rowland.

by itsryu

Good, but needs some enhancements

It breaks the Moderation notice. The user just gets sent back to the main page and they don’t know if their comment submitted or not. In my analytics, it states that there is a javascript error, so th

by yastychef

Amazing plugin

Great plugin, works fine. I just hope it always gets updated. Keep up the great work!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is EWWW Image Optimizer or Lazy Load for Comments more popular?
EWWW Image Optimizer has 1.0M+ active installations while Lazy Load for Comments has 2.0K+. EWWW Image Optimizer is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — EWWW Image Optimizer or Lazy Load for Comments?
EWWW Image Optimizer has a 4.8/5 rating from 1,823 reviews, while Lazy Load for Comments has a 4.7/5 rating from 28 reviews.
Are EWWW Image Optimizer and Lazy Load for Comments free?
EWWW Image Optimizer is free + premium and Lazy Load for Comments is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — EWWW Image Optimizer or Lazy Load for Comments?
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 for Comments was last updated 3 months ago.

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