Lazy Load Optimizer vs Zero Config Performance Optimization (2026)

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

Lazy Load Optimizer

Lazy Load Optimizer

4.4(24)

3.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 5 years ago
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Zero Config Performance Optimization

Zero Config Performance Optimization

5(35)

2.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 6 days ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Zero Config Performance Optimization has a higher user rating (5/5 from 35 reviews) while Lazy Load Optimizer leads in active installations (3.0K+ vs 2.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Lazy Load Optimizer has accumulated 81K+ total downloads while Zero Config Performance Optimization has 163K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.4/5Lazy Load Optimizer
Zero Config Performance Optimization5/5
Total Reviews
24Lazy Load Optimizer
Zero Config Performance Optimization35
Active Installs
3.0K+Lazy Load Optimizer
Zero Config Performance Optimization2.0K+
Total Downloads
81K+Lazy Load Optimizer
Zero Config Performance Optimization163K+
Support Resolution
N/ALazy Load Optimizer
Zero Config Performance Optimization0%
Last Updated
5 years agoLazy Load Optimizer
Zero Config Performance Optimization6 days ago
First Released
2018Lazy Load Optimizer
Zero Config Performance Optimization2017
Age
8 yearsLazy Load Optimizer
Zero Config Performance Optimization9 years
WP Requires
4.0+Lazy Load Optimizer
Zero Config Performance Optimization5.0+
PHP Requires
5.6+Lazy Load Optimizer
Zero Config Performance Optimization7.4+
Business Model
FreeLazy Load Optimizer
Zero Config Performance OptimizationFree
Latest Version
1.4.7Lazy Load Optimizer
Zero Config Performance Optimization2.2.2

Rating Breakdown

Lazy Load Optimizer

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

Zero Config Performance Optimization

5/5(35 reviews)
5
97%
4
3%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

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.

Zero Config Performance Optimization Reviews

by peludikus38

¡El plugin es excelente y el soporte aún mejor!

Llevo varios años utilizando este súper efectivo plugin (ahora mejorado y actualizado) y otros productos más de este excelente desarrollador, siendo mi experiencia siempre altamente satisfactoria. Lo

by Alvaro Torres

Light and useful

Just what you need

by Héctor Tellado

Clean

Clean and simple optimizations, really light and great

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lazy Load Optimizer or Zero Config Performance Optimization more popular?
Lazy Load Optimizer has 3.0K+ active installations while Zero Config Performance Optimization has 2.0K+. Lazy Load Optimizer is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Lazy Load Optimizer or Zero Config Performance Optimization?
Lazy Load Optimizer has a 4.4/5 rating from 24 reviews, while Zero Config Performance Optimization has a 5/5 rating from 35 reviews.
Are Lazy Load Optimizer and Zero Config Performance Optimization free?
Lazy Load Optimizer is free and Zero Config Performance Optimization is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Lazy Load Optimizer or Zero Config Performance Optimization?
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?
Lazy Load Optimizer was last updated 5 years ago and Zero Config Performance Optimization was last updated 6 days ago.

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