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Plugin info

Total downloads: 2,763

Active installs: 50

Total reviews: 3

Average rating: 3.7

Support threads opened: 0

Support threads resolved: 0 (0%)

Available in: 1 language(s)

Contributors: 2

Last updated: 11/10/2025 (49 days ago)

Added to WordPress: 6/29/2017 (8 years old)

Minimum WordPress version: 5.0

Tested up to WordPress version: 6.9

Minimum PHP version: 7.2

Maintenance & Compatibility

Maintenance score

Actively maintained • Last updated 49 days ago • 3 reviews

61/100

Is Image Preloading abandoned?

Likely maintained (last update 49 days ago).

Compatibility

Requires WordPress: 5.0

Tested up to: 6.9

Requires PHP: 7.2

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Developers

snowbedding (Owner)3 snowbedding4

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Description

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 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.
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Installation

Automatic Installation

Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard
Navigate to Plugins > Add New
Search for “Image Preloading”
Click Install Now
Activate the plugin

Manual Installation

Download the plugin ZIP file
Upload the plugin files to /wp-content/plugins/image-preloading/
Activate the plugin through the Plugins menu in WordPress

Frequently Asked Questions

How does image preloading work?

Image preloading loads images in the background before they are needed, so when users navigate to pages containing these images, they appear instantly instead of loading progressively.

Which preloading method should I choose?