- Category rank
- #66 in Performance
- Listing audit
- 46/100
Lazy Load for Videos is a WordPress Plugin Directory app by kevinweber. With a rating of 4.4★ from 105 reviews, it currently ranks #66 in the Performance category.
Lazy Load for Videos is the #66 ranked Performance app on WordPress, with a 4.4 average rating from 105 reviews, as of Sep 11, 2026.
AppRanks verdict
Generated from marketplace data as of Sep 11, 2026
Lazy Load for Videos ranks #66 of 762 in Performance on WordPress. It holds a 4.4★ average from 105 reviews on WordPress.
Pros
- No standout positives in the measured data.
Cons
- −No declared third-party integrations on the listing — verify compatibility with your existing tools before installing
How Lazy Load for Videos works
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This plugin improves page load time and increases your Google PageSpeed Score. It works with oEmbed and replaces embedded Youtube and Vimeo videos with a clickable preview image.
By loading videos only when the user clicks on the preview image, no unnecessary JavaScript is loaded. Especially on sites with many embedded videos this will make your visitors happy. Additionally, all Youtube videos are loaded in a privacy-enhanced mode using the “https://www.youtube-nocookie.com” embed URL.
This plugin works for your existing YouTube and Vimeo blocks. No vendor lock-in and no custom shortcodes: Easily turn the plugin on and off anytime.
Plugin review with speed test results on WP Tavern.
Developers can contribute on Github.
More about the author on kweber.com.
Some additional features:
Display video titles on preview images
Display privacy disclaimer on top of preview images (e.g. for GDPR compliance)
Pre-roll and post-roll advertisements: Convert all videos into a playlist and automatically add your corporate video, product teaser or another video advertisement to every video. (Great for branding and video ads!)
Hide annotations such as “subscribe to channel” to avoid distractions
Add custom CSS via the plugin’s admin panel
Choose custom colour for your Vimeo player
Hide controls from Youtube player
