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Embed Optimizer

WordPressWordPress pluginGPL-compatible (WordPress directory)

Source description: “Optimizes the performance of embeds through lazy-loading, adding dns-prefetch links, and reserving space to reduce layout shifts.” Deployment: WordPress 6.9 / PHP 7.4. Listed version 1.0.0-beta6. 50,000 active installations reported by WordPress.org.

By WordPress Performance Team · Last checked Oct 18, 2026

About Embed Optimizer

Embed Optimizer is maintained by WordPress Performance Team. The official source lists it as a WordPress plugin for WordPress. Recorded deployment prerequisites: WordPress 6.9 / PHP 7.4. The developer directory reports testing through WordPress 7.1.3. This compatibility declaration is separate from the minimum version and is not a BuyPHP installation test. The directory reports 50,000 active installations. This adoption figure is not a review score or an endorsement. The source-listed version at this metadata check is 1.0.0-beta6. Supported topical evidence places this listing under Performance. The recorded license is GPL-compatible (WordPress directory). Core code permissions do not establish the price of premium editions, hosting, external APIs or support. Use the attributed source links below to verify current terms.

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Active installations: 50000
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Classification: performance
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License: GPL-compatible (WordPress directory)
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Minimum php: 7.4
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Minimum wordpress: 6.9
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Name: Embed Optimizer
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Platform: WordPress
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Source api: https://api.wordpress.org/plugins/info/1.2/?action=plugin_information&request%5Bslug%5D=embed-optimizer
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Support threads: 0
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Support threads resolved: 0
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Tested wordpress: 7.1.3
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Type: WordPress plugin
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