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a3 Lazy Load vs Lazy Load Optimizer (2026)

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

a3 Lazy Load

a3 Lazy Load

4.3(148)

90K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 months ago
View a3 Lazy Load
VS
Lazy Load Optimizer

Lazy Load Optimizer

4.4(24)

3.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 5 years ago
View Lazy Load Optimizer

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Lazy Load Optimizer has a higher user rating (4.4/5 from 24 reviews) while a3 Lazy Load leads in active installations (90K+ vs 3.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. a3 Lazy Load has accumulated 4.1M+ total downloads while Lazy Load Optimizer has 81K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.3/5a3 Lazy Load
►
Lazy Load Optimizer4.4/5
Total Reviews
148a3 Lazy Load
◄
Lazy Load Optimizer24
Active Installs
90K+a3 Lazy Load
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Lazy Load Optimizer3.0K+
Total Downloads
4.1M+a3 Lazy Load
◄
Lazy Load Optimizer81K+
Support Resolution
0%a3 Lazy Load
Lazy Load OptimizerN/A
Last Updated
4 months agoa3 Lazy Load
◄
Lazy Load Optimizer5 years ago
First Released
2014a3 Lazy Load
Lazy Load Optimizer2018
Age
12 yearsa3 Lazy Load
Lazy Load Optimizer8 years
WP Requires
6.0+a3 Lazy Load
Lazy Load Optimizer4.0+
PHP Requires
false+a3 Lazy Load
Lazy Load Optimizer5.6+
Business Model
Freea3 Lazy Load
Lazy Load OptimizerFree
Latest Version
2.7.6a3 Lazy Load
Lazy Load Optimizer1.4.7

Rating Breakdown

a3 Lazy Load

4.3/5(148 reviews)
5
78%
4
3%
3
3%
2
3%
1
13%

Lazy Load Optimizer

4.4/5(24 reviews)
5
79%
4
4%
3
4%
2
0%
1
13%

Recent Reviews

a3 Lazy Load Reviews

by f3rr0

Awsome plugin

This plugin saved me a lot of time and solved my site loading problems.Super easy setup and customization. Great job. Thanks

by SmartRapper

I’m grateful for a plugin like this

Saves a lot of people a lot of time and energy. Thank you Steve

by Daniel

Worked immediately after activation!

I had a problem of images on top of page loading after iframes on bottom of page (out of viewport).Installed this plugin, activated, tested the page and… problem solved!Few times a plugin solved an is

Lazy Load Optimizer Reviews

by nickdesignz

403 in every png upload

This tool generates also a code which adds a src to your png, this source is a 403; src="//www.w3.org/2000/svg%22%20viewBox=%220%200%201228%20294%22%3E%3C/svg%3E" class="attachment-full size-full laz

by rmstm

Great Plugin for saving time

This plug-in will transform all your actual PNG media to WebP + automatically transform them in WebP when downloading new loud formats, in a beautiful manner. Simple in the presentation but powerful i

by Posandu

Don’t use

don’t use This topic was modified 3 years, 11 months ago by Posandu.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a3 Lazy Load or Lazy Load Optimizer more popular?
a3 Lazy Load has 90K+ active installations while Lazy Load Optimizer has 3.0K+. a3 Lazy Load is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — a3 Lazy Load or Lazy Load Optimizer?
a3 Lazy Load has a 4.3/5 rating from 148 reviews, while Lazy Load Optimizer has a 4.4/5 rating from 24 reviews.
Are a3 Lazy Load and Lazy Load Optimizer free?
a3 Lazy Load is free and Lazy Load Optimizer is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — a3 Lazy Load or Lazy Load Optimizer?
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?
a3 Lazy Load was last updated 4 months ago and Lazy Load Optimizer was last updated 5 years ago.

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