Active installations50Adoption metric — not a quality score
WordPress.org rating3.7 / 5 from 3 ratings
Official packageDirect from WordPress.org
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WP PlugIndex currently records Image Preloading version 2.0.0 as active, updated 7mo ago and tested up to WordPress 6.9.
Overview
About this plugin
Image Preloading is a powerful WordPress plugin that helps improve your website’s performance by preloading images in the background. This results in faster page loading experiences, especially beneficial for photo galleries, image-heavy sites, and e-commerce stores.
Features
Multiple Preloading Methods: Choose between JavaScript preloading, modern Link preload headers, or both
Unlimited Image URLs: Add as many images as you need
Modern JavaScript: Uses Promise-based loading with proper error handling
Performance Optimized: Only loads when needed and uses browser idle time when available
Security Focused: Proper input sanitization and validation
Admin Interface: Clean, modern settings page integrated with WordPress admin
Localization Ready: Translation-ready with proper text domains
Preloading Methods
JavaScript Method: Uses modern JavaScript with Promise-based image loading. Compatible with all browsers.
Link Preload: Uses HTML <link rel="preload"> tags for modern browsers with native preloading support.
Both Methods: Combines both approaches for maximum compatibility and performance.
Use Cases
Photo galleries and portfolios
E-commerce product images
Hero banners and sliders
Background images
Any image-heavy content
Support
For support, bug reports, or feature requests, please visit: Github
Contributing
Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit pull requests or open issues on GitHub.
License
This plugin is licensed under the GPLv2 or later.
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Plugin tags
Topics listed for this plugin in the WordPress.org directory.
image
performance
prefetch
preload
speed
Compatibility & maintenance
Compatibility & maintenance
Tested up to WordPress 6.9
Not yet marked as tested with WordPress 7.1. WordPress.org currently lists Tested up to 6.9.
Current WordPress releaseWordPress 7.1
WordPress.org Tested up to6.9
Minimum requirementsWordPress 5.0 · PHP 7.2
Update activity27 Mar 20267mo ago
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