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Lazy Load Control For Elementor – Remove the Lazy Load attribute from specific images in Elementor

By Jose Mortellaro

Performance & Optimization / Image Optimization & Compression

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

Lazy Load Control For Elementor – Remove the Lazy Load attribute from specific images in Elementor Review - In-Depth Analysis

Remove the Lazy Load attribute from specific images in Elementor to improve performance.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.2/10

User Rating

4.9/5 (based on 15+ reviews)

Active Installations

3,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin adds a control to the Elementor image widget to remove the Lazy Load attribute. Normally, when using Elementor, the first image that appears in the viewport is lazy loaded, which can negatively impact performance. By removing the lazy load attribute from the first image, you can improve the Largest Contentful Paint (LCP), an important performance metric.

To remove the lazy load attribute from specific images with Elementor, follow these steps: Install and activate Lazy Load Control For Elementor, select 'Do not lazy load' in the Elementor image widget, save your changes, and you are done!

For further assistance, you can watch the video demonstration of how it works. The author also offers custom solutions for speed optimization and integration support.

Comparing to Alternatives

This plugin specializes in removing the lazy load attribute from specific images in Elementor, a niche function with several alternative plugins available that handle lazy loading in broader contexts.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Focused functionality specifically for Elementor images.
Highly rated with a 4.9 average from 15 reviews.
Simple and effective with minimal configuration needed.
No known security vulnerabilities as of latest scan.
Free to use without a pro version, making it accessible.

Weaknesses

Does not support lazy load removal for Elementor section background images.
Limited to Elementor image widgets only, not broader lazy load management.
No pro version means fewer advanced features.
Some incompatibility messages reported with latest Elementor Pro updates.

User Sentiment Analysis

User reviews are overwhelmingly positive with a 4.9 average rating and no low-star reviews, indicating strong satisfaction and reliability.

Positive highlights

"Just work… It is a must have plugin for Elementor." — esiesn
"Does one thing and does it good." — Nicola Mustone
"Works great. This is an excellent idea." — Jonathan Hinson
"Great Plugin. Excellent!" — amirhossein7
"I hope this plugin will help with removing lazy load attributes." — gusepir

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Does not work with Elementor section background images.
Some users report incompatibility messages with latest Elementor Pro versions.
Limited functionality to only removing lazy load from image widgets.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who need a simple, reliable way to remove lazy loading from specific Elementor image widgets without complex setup.

Not ideal for

Users looking to manage lazy loading for Elementor background images or seeking a comprehensive lazy load management plugin with advanced features.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version fully covers the plugin's core function of removing lazy load attributes from Elementor images.

Final Verdict

Lazy Load Control For Elementor is a highly effective and focused plugin that excels at removing lazy load attributes from Elementor image widgets. Its excellent user ratings and lack of security issues make it a trustworthy choice for users needing this specific functionality. However, it does not support background images or offer advanced lazy load management features.

While alternatives exist that provide broader lazy load solutions, this plugin's simplicity and reliability make it ideal for Elementor users with targeted needs. Users requiring more comprehensive lazy load control or compatibility with all Elementor elements may need to consider other options.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Lazy Load Control For Elementor – Remove the Lazy Load attribute from specific images in Elementor plugin.

Lazy Load Control

Elementor

Performance Optimization

Contributors and developers

“Lazy Load Control For Elementor – Remove the Lazy Load attribute from specific images in Elementor” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.