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Optimole – Optimize Images in Real Time vs Disable Lazy Load (2026)

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

Optimole – Optimize Images in Real Time

Optimole – Optimize Images in Real Time

4.7(630)

200K+ active installs

Free

Updated Yesterday
View Optimole – Optimize Images in Real Time
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Disable Lazy Load

Disable Lazy Load

4.5(23)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 week ago
View Disable Lazy Load

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Optimole – Optimize Images in Real Time has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 630 reviews) and leads in active installations (200K+ vs 10K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Optimole – Optimize Images in Real Time has accumulated 7.8M+ total downloads while Disable Lazy Load has 148K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Optimole – Optimize Images in Real Time
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Disable Lazy Load4.5/5
Total Reviews
630Optimole – Optimize Images in Real Time
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Disable Lazy Load23
Active Installs
200K+Optimole – Optimize Images in Real Time
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Disable Lazy Load10K+
Total Downloads
7.8M+Optimole – Optimize Images in Real Time
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Disable Lazy Load148K+
Support Resolution
100%Optimole – Optimize Images in Real Time
Disable Lazy LoadN/A
Last Updated
YesterdayOptimole – Optimize Images in Real Time
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Disable Lazy Load1 week ago
First Released
2018Optimole – Optimize Images in Real Time
Disable Lazy Load2020
Age
8 yearsOptimole – Optimize Images in Real Time
Disable Lazy Load6 years
WP Requires
5.5+Optimole – Optimize Images in Real Time
Disable Lazy Load5.4+
PHP Requires
7.4+Optimole – Optimize Images in Real Time
Disable Lazy Load5.6.20+
Business Model
FreeOptimole – Optimize Images in Real Time
Disable Lazy LoadFree
Latest Version
4.2.4Optimole – Optimize Images in Real Time
Disable Lazy Load2.5

Rating Breakdown

Optimole – Optimize Images in Real Time

4.7/5(630 reviews)
5
90%
4
3%
3
1%
2
1%
1
6%

Disable Lazy Load

4.5/5(23 reviews)
5
87%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
13%

Recent Reviews

Optimole – Optimize Images in Real Time Reviews

by aks83z

Der Turbo für jede Page

Wenn man viele Skripte auf seiner Seite eingebunden haben muss, holt der Bilder Turbo die nötigen Punkte beim Page peed Ranking raus. Auch in der Basis Konfig

by Anlami

Optimole optimiert meine Seite Perfekt

einfaches gut zu verstehendes Plugin in Verbindung mit ChatGPT wurde meine Seite optimal optimiert!

by enejawp01

great

i really like this plugin, it allows you to post pictures without affecting quality or page speed

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”

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Optimole – Optimize Images in Real Time or Disable Lazy Load more popular?
Optimole – Optimize Images in Real Time has 200K+ active installations while Disable Lazy Load has 10K+. Optimole – Optimize Images in Real Time is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Optimole – Optimize Images in Real Time or Disable Lazy Load?
Optimole – Optimize Images in Real Time has a 4.7/5 rating from 630 reviews, while Disable Lazy Load has a 4.5/5 rating from 23 reviews.
Are Optimole – Optimize Images in Real Time and Disable Lazy Load free?
Optimole – Optimize Images in Real Time is free and Disable Lazy Load is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Optimole – Optimize Images in Real Time or Disable Lazy Load?
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?
Optimole – Optimize Images in Real Time was last updated Yesterday and Disable Lazy Load was last updated 1 week ago.

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