WP YouTube Lytev1.7.32
High performance YouTube video, playlist and audio-only embeds which don't slow down your blog and offer optimal accessibility.
Alternatives to YEP: Optimize YouTube Embeds
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GDPR friendly lazy load YouTube block. Only loads the video player when visitors click play. Boost page speed.
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Boost page speed by replacing embedded YouTube and Vimeo videos with a clickable preview image. Video scripts only load on click.
For bloggers and businesses who want YouTube playlists and channel feeds that load fast and only contact YouTube when visitors press play.
Space Lightplayv2.0.0
Fast YouTube, Vimeo and self-hosted video blocks: click-to-play, lightbox and background video. Nothing heavy loads until it's needed.
Fast video embeds for YouTube. Nothing loads until click.
Fast, lazy-load video embed block for Gutenberg — YouTube, Vimeo & MP4 with instant click-to-play. Boost PageSpeed & Core Web Vitals.
Lazy Load for GMapsv1.1.1
Short Description: Simple WordPress plugin that loads Google Maps in posts and pages via Lazy Load for faster page performance.
MRI SiteOptimizerv1.0.2
Clean unlinked images, remove unnecessary files, compress images, lazy load, and optimize your WordPress database — all in one lightweight plugin.