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Images Missing Lazy Loading on Shopify

Most images lack the loading="lazy" attribute. Without lazy loading, all images download on page load regardless of whether they are visible, slowing down the initial render.

Issue ID: PERF-IMG-LAZY-001Severity: moderateEffort: S

Why this matters

Most images lack the loading="lazy" attribute. Without lazy loading, all images download on page load regardless of whether they are visible, slowing down the initial render. This affects load speed, Core Web Vitals, and how many visitors stay long enough to convert.

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How to fix this on Shopify

Use theme settings, page settings, or theme code.

  1. 1Find the source of the issue in Shopify admin.
  2. 2Apply the change.
  3. 3Preview and publish.

After you fix it

  • ✓Inspect images in DevTools and confirm loading="lazy" is set for below-fold images

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