Lazy Loading
Load images, videos, and iframes only when visitors scroll to them. Dramatically reduce initial page weight and speed up first contentful paint.
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ForgeCache intelligently handles all types of heavy media content on your pages.
Images
All img tags load on scroll - no configuration needed
YouTube Videos
Defer video players until clicked for huge savings
Iframes
Google Maps, embeds load only on demand
Background Images
CSS backgrounds lazy loaded too
Responsive Images
srcset handled correctly for all screen sizes
Key Benefits
Lazy loading is one of the most effective performance optimizations you can make.
Faster Initial Load
Only load what's visible above the fold. Your pages render in a fraction of the time because the browser isn't downloading dozens of off-screen images.
Less Bandwidth
Users don't download unseen content. If someone only reads your intro, they won't waste bandwidth on images at the bottom of the page.
Better LCP Score
Prioritize above-the-fold content for Largest Contentful Paint. Your Core Web Vitals improve because critical content loads first.
Improved Mobile Experience
Critical on slow connections. Mobile users on 3G or spotty WiFi will thank you when pages load instantly instead of waiting for megabytes of images.
How It Works
ForgeCache's lazy loading is automatic and seamless.
Detection
Identifies images, videos, and iframes in your content automatically. No manual tagging required.
Placeholder
Replaces heavy media with lightweight placeholders. Maintains layout while saving bandwidth.
Load on Scroll
IntersectionObserver triggers actual load when content enters viewport. Smooth and efficient.
Native Browser Support
Built on modern web standards for maximum compatibility and performance.
loading="lazy"
Uses native browser lazy loading where supported for best performance.
JavaScript Fallback
Falls back to JavaScript for older browsers. Everyone gets the benefits.
No jQuery
Zero jQuery dependency. Lightweight vanilla JavaScript that won't slow you down.
Lazy Loading Questions
No. ForgeCache uses the native loading="lazy" attribute and Intersection Observer API, which Google fully supports. Above-the-fold images load immediately, and search engines can still crawl all your images.
Yes. You can add class="no-lazyload" to any image to exclude it. This is useful for hero images, logos, or any images that should load immediately.
Yes. ForgeCache works with Elementor, Divi, Beaver Builder, WPBakery, and other popular page builders. Images within builder elements are lazy loaded automatically.
Lazy loading currently works with <img> tags, iframes, and videos. CSS background images are not lazy loaded by default, but we're exploring options for a future release.
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