Optimize Image Loading with Lazy Spy Extension
Lazy Spy is a powerful Chrome extension designed for web developers and performance engineers aiming to enhance image loading on websites. This free tool visually highlights images with color-coded overlays, indicating their loading strategies, such as lazy loading and eager loading. It supports over ten lazy loading libraries, including LazySizes and React LazyLoad, making it an essential tool for identifying performance issues like missing dimensions and oversized images. Users receive actionable recommendations through hover tooltips, helping them to optimize their images effectively.
The extension offers a straightforward user experience, requiring no technical setup. By simply clicking the extension icon on any webpage, users can instantly access visual analysis and performance insights. Lazy Spy provides detailed metrics on Largest Contentful Paint (LCP), fetch priority, and Core Web Vitals impact. Additionally, it allows users to generate comprehensive CSV reports for team analysis, making it suitable for anyone involved in web performance optimization.
