Disable Lazy Load vs Lazy Optimization (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, Lazy Optimization has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Disable Lazy Load leads in active installations (10K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Disable Lazy Load has accumulated 149K+ total downloads while Lazy Optimization has 2.2K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Disable Lazy Load | Lazy Optimization | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.5/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 23 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 10K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 149K+ | ◄ | 2.2K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 week ago | ◄ | 5 years ago |
| First Released | 2020 | 2020 | |
| Age | 6 years | 6 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.4+ | 4.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6.20+ | 5.3+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.5 | 1.0.4 |
Rating
4.5/5Disable Lazy Load
►Lazy Optimization5/5
Total Reviews
23Disable Lazy Load
◄Lazy Optimization1
Active Installs
10K+Disable Lazy Load
◄Lazy Optimization10
Total Downloads
149K+Disable Lazy Load
◄Lazy Optimization2.2K+
Support Resolution
N/ADisable Lazy Load
Lazy OptimizationN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoDisable Lazy Load
◄Lazy Optimization5 years ago
First Released
2020Disable Lazy Load
Lazy Optimization2020
Age
6 yearsDisable Lazy Load
Lazy Optimization6 years
WP Requires
5.4+Disable Lazy Load
Lazy Optimization4.0+
PHP Requires
5.6.20+Disable Lazy Load
Lazy Optimization5.3+
Business Model
FreeDisable Lazy Load
Lazy OptimizationFree
Latest Version
2.5Disable Lazy Load
Lazy Optimization1.0.4
Rating Breakdown
Disable Lazy Load
4.5/5(23 reviews)
5
87%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
13%
Lazy Optimization
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
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”
Lazy Optimization Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Disable Lazy Load or Lazy Optimization more popular?
Disable Lazy Load has 10K+ active installations while Lazy Optimization has 10. Disable Lazy Load is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Disable Lazy Load or Lazy Optimization?
Disable Lazy Load has a 4.5/5 rating from 23 reviews, while Lazy Optimization has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Disable Lazy Load and Lazy Optimization free?
Disable Lazy Load is free and Lazy Optimization is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Disable Lazy Load or Lazy 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?
Disable Lazy Load was last updated 1 week ago and Lazy Optimization was last updated 5 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.