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Native Lazyload vs Custom Preloader (2026)

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

Native Lazyload

Native Lazyload

3(31)

6.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 6 years ago
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Custom Preloader

Custom Preloader

4.5(2)

100 active installs

Free

Updated 12 months ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Custom Preloader has a higher user rating (4.5/5 from 2 reviews) while Native Lazyload leads in active installations (6.0K+ vs 100). Both are free WordPress plugins. Native Lazyload has accumulated 89K+ total downloads while Custom Preloader has 5.2K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
3/5Native Lazyload
►
Custom Preloader4.5/5
Total Reviews
31Native Lazyload
◄
Custom Preloader2
Active Installs
6.0K+Native Lazyload
◄
Custom Preloader100
Total Downloads
89K+Native Lazyload
◄
Custom Preloader5.2K+
Support Resolution
N/ANative Lazyload
Custom PreloaderN/A
Last Updated
6 years agoNative Lazyload
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Custom Preloader12 months ago
First Released
2019Native Lazyload
Custom Preloader2022
Age
7 yearsNative Lazyload
Custom Preloader4 years
WP Requires
4.7+Native Lazyload
Custom Preloader3.4.0+
PHP Requires
7.0+Native Lazyload
Custom Preloader5.2.4+
Business Model
FreeNative Lazyload
Custom PreloaderFree
Latest Version
1.0.2Native Lazyload
Custom Preloader1.1.1

Rating Breakdown

Native Lazyload

3/5(31 reviews)
5
39%
4
0%
3
13%
2
23%
1
26%

Custom Preloader

4.5/5(2 reviews)
5
50%
4
50%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Native Lazyload Reviews

by othman19

It lazy loads my popups

How can I unable the lazy loading of my popups ?

by NikosTsolakos

Google update your products PLEASE

Im really happy that Google is creating plugins for our projects BUT keep them up-to-date please… you’re the God of the internet, a trillion dollar company.

by bloup

Bad for SEO

No benefits and may it is bad for SEO This topic was modified 4 years, 8 months ago by bloup. This topic was modified 4 years, 8 months ago by bloup.

Custom Preloader Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Native Lazyload or Custom Preloader more popular?
Native Lazyload has 6.0K+ active installations while Custom Preloader has 100. Native Lazyload is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Native Lazyload or Custom Preloader?
Native Lazyload has a 3/5 rating from 31 reviews, while Custom Preloader has a 4.5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Native Lazyload and Custom Preloader free?
Native Lazyload is free and Custom Preloader is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Native Lazyload or Custom Preloader?
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?
Native Lazyload was last updated 6 years ago and Custom Preloader was last updated 12 months ago.

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