Lazy Load for Comments
2,000+ active installs · Rated 4.7/5 · Updated September 18, 2026
A plugin that delays loading the comments section until a visitor scrolls to it or clicks a button, reducing requests from avatars and scripts on first page load. It works with classic and block themes, keeps comments visible to search engine crawlers, and lets you set a minimum comment count and customise the button. It suits sites with long comment threads. The plugin is free.
Pros
- Comments load only on scroll or click
- Works with classic and block themes
- Settings for button text and minimum comment count
Cons
- Comments are missing from the first HTML response
- Needs a visitor action before comments appear
- Depends on JavaScript to load comments
Topics: Comments plugins
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