Local WebP optimizer for WordPress. Free converts images to WebP; Pro adds AVIF and site-wide image tools.
Alternatives to VidDefer – Deferred Video Embeds
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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.
Lazy Load for Videosv2.18.12
Boost page speed by replacing embedded YouTube and Vimeo videos with a clickable preview image. Video scripts only load on click.
Fast video embeds for YouTube. Nothing loads until click.
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.
Short Description: Load YouTube videos faster by replacing iframes with a preview image; the video plays only when clicked play.
GDPR friendly lazy load YouTube block. Only loads the video player when visitors click play. Boost page speed.
For bloggers and businesses who want YouTube playlists and channel feeds that load fast and only contact YouTube when visitors press play.
Speed up WordPress with page cache, minify, lazy load, WebP, gzip, local fonts, and Core Web Vitals tools.
All-in-one, safe, and powerful WordPress performance optimization plugin to supercharge page load speeds and boost Core Web Vitals (LCP, CLS, INP).