Description
At a glance
Lazy Load v0.6.1 — free WordPress plugin download. Key facts: 10K+ active installs · 4/5 rating from 53 reviews · updated November 22, 2018 · requires WordPress 3.2+.
Lazy load images to improve page load times. Uses jQuery.sonar to only load an image when it’s visible in the viewport.
This plugin is an amalgamation of code written by the WordPress.com VIP team at Automattic, the TechCrunch 2011 Redesign team, and Jake Goldman (10up LLC).
Uses jQuery.sonar by Dave Artz (AOL).
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I download Lazy Load?
Lazy Load 0.6.1 is the latest version. It is a WordPress plugin you can download here free of charge under the GPL license, with the complete feature set included and no trial limitations. It holds a 4/5 rating from 53 user reviews.
Does Lazy Load cost anything?
No. Lazy Load 0.6.1 is 100% free — the full GPL version, not a trial or demo. There are no download limits, no accounts to create, and no upsells during the download.
How do I install Lazy Load 0.6.1?
Download the ZIP file from this page, then in your WordPress dashboard go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin, choose the file, click Install Now, then Activate. The plugin works immediately after activation — no license key or extra setup is required for the core features.
What are the requirements for Lazy Load?
Lazy Load 0.6.1 requires WordPress 3.2 or higher. Most modern WordPress hosts already meet these versions. Running older versions may cause features to break, so update WordPress and PHP first if your site is behind.
When was Lazy Load last updated?
Version 0.6.1 was last updated on November 22, 2018. This page is refreshed automatically, so the download here always matches the newest version we have verified.
Is the Lazy Load download safe?
The file is sourced directly from the official WordPress.org repository — the same file the developer published. It is served unmodified, so what you install here is byte-identical to the official release.
Version: 0.6.1
Updated: October 1, 2026
Technical details
| Version | 0.6.1 |
|---|---|
| Last updated | November 22, 2018 |
| Active installs | 10,000+ |
| Rating | ★★★★☆ 4/5 (53 reviews) |
| Requires WordPress | 3.2 or higher |
| Author | Automattic |
| Tags | front-end-optimization, images, lazy-load |
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