Logan Graham

A simple plugin to enable lazy loading for all images using WordPress image functions, or embedded into posts and pages using the WordPress dashboard.
The plugin works by replacing the original image source with a blank transparent gif via datauri. Reducing page load speed, network requests, and saving bandwidth for host and visitors unless they scroll where an image is in view. The plugin makes use of the fantastic <a href="https://github.com/aFarkas/lazysizes" rel="nofollow ugc">lazysizes</a> javascript library.

WP Lazy Loaded Images

A simple plugin to enable lazy loading for all images using WordPress image functions.

Marko Krstić

DPlugins

The GDPR friendly way to embed YouTube videos in WordPress. This block replaces heavy YouTube iframes with a lightweight placeholder image and only loads the YouTube player when your visitor clicks play.
No YouTube scripts or cookies are loaded until the user interacts — making your site faster and privacy compliant.
<h3>Key Features:</h3>
<ul>
<li>GDPR & Privacy Friendly: Zero YouTube scripts loaded until the user clicks play</li>
<li>Faster Page Speed: Replaces heavy YouTube embeds with a lightweight image placeholder</li>
<li>6 Play Button Styles: Choose from 6 icon presets and apply them globally</li>
<li>Custom Play Icon: Upload your own SVG play icon</li>
<li>Theme Color Support: Use your WordPress theme colors on the play button</li>
<li>Adjustable Icon Size: Control the size of the play button</li>
<li>Thumbnail Quality: Choose the YouTube thumbnail quality per block</li>
<li>Custom Thumbnail: Upload your own thumbnail image for extra privacy</li>
<li>Global Settings: Set icon style, colors, and size once — applies across your entire site</li>
<li>Free: No premium upsells or locked features</li>
</ul>
<h3>Third-Party Services</h3>
This plugin integrates with YouTube’s services in the following ways: 
– Fetches video thumbnail images from YouTube servers when displaying video previews 
– Loads the YouTube video player and related scripts when a user clicks to play a video 
– Communicates with YouTube’s servers to stream video content
For more information about YouTube’s services: 
– <a href="https://www.youtube.com" rel="nofollow ugc">YouTube Service Homepage</a> 
– <a href="https://www.youtube.com/t/terms" rel="nofollow ugc">YouTube Terms of Service</a> 
– <a href="https://policies.google.com/privacy" rel="nofollow ugc">Google Privacy Policy</a> (YouTube is owned by Google)
<h3>Embeds</h3>
For more information about embeds: 
– <a href="https://github.com/DBlocks-by-DPlugins/dblocks-lazyload-for-youtube/blob/main/embeds.md" rel="nofollow ugc">Embed guide</a>

Lazy Load for YouTube – GDPR Friendly YouTube Embed Block by DBlocks

GDPR friendly lazy load YouTube block. Only loads the video player when visitors click play. Boost page speed.

WP Lazy Loaded Images vs Lazy Load for YouTube – GDPR Friendly YouTube Embed Block by DBlocks