The Lazy Content Loader Framework is a WordPress plugin built to make websites load faster and feel more responsive. Instead of forcing every section to appear at once, it gives you a Gutenberg block (the LCLF Wrapper) that lets you decide when content should show up. You can wrap text, images, lists, headings, or even custom HTML inside it and choose whether they load on scroll, click, or user input. It’s not just about hiding content; the plugin can also pull in live data. For example, you can connect it to a JSON or XML feed and drop values into a template using simple {{placeholders}}. This works well for things like product listings, news tickers, or price updates that don’t need to load until a visitor interacts with them. From an SEO standpoint, nothing is lost, search engines still see the final, injected content once it’s loaded. And since the framework relies on modern JavaScript and native browser APIs, the experience feels smooth both for users and crawlers. If you’re a developer managing complex layouts, or a site owner who just wants a lighter, faster WordPress site, this plugin saves time and bandwidth while keeping the editing experience inside Gutenberg simple.
Key Features:
- Dedicated Gutenberg Block: Wrap any combination of Gutenberg blocks (Paragraphs, Lists, Headings, Custom HTML, etc.) with the “LCLF Wrapper” block for easy lazy loading.
- Flexible Loading Triggers: Choose how content loads: Scroll, Click, Change, or Input on a specific element.
- Dynamic Data Integration: Fetch data from external HTML, JSON, or XML APIs. Use reusable templates with {{placeholder}} tags that are automatically replaced with fetched data.
- SEO Friendly: Ensures search engines see the final, correct content by injecting it after loading and placeholder replacement on templates.
- Modern & Performant: Built with modern JavaScript and efficient browser APIs for a smooth user experience.
Perfect for developers, site owners, and anyone wanting to optimize complex layouts or integrate dynamic external content seamlessly into Gutenberg.