# Lazy Above Fold

> Use when auditing slow page loads, heavy assets, or rendering delays related to Disable lazy loading for above-the-fold content. Verify the actual bottleneck in DevTools, Lighthouse, or field data before recommending changes.

- Skill: `thedaviddias/lazy-above-fold` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add thedaviddias/lazy-above-fold`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/thedaviddias/lazy-above-fold/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: thedaviddias (https://skillmd.com/u/thedaviddias)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/thedaviddias/lazy-above-fold

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# Disable lazy loading for above-the-fold content

Applying lazy loading to hero images or other primary content can cause a significant delay in how quickly users perceive the page as loaded.

## Quick Reference

- Do not use `loading="lazy"` for images in the initial viewport
- Lazy loading above-the-fold images delays the Largest Contentful Paint (LCP)
- Ensure critical images start downloading as early as possible

## Check

Review the page's images and check for `loading="lazy"` on any images that are likely to be in the initial viewport (above-the-fold).

## Fix

Remove `loading="lazy"` from above-the-fold images and consider using `fetchpriority="high"` instead.

## Explain

Explain why lazy loading above-the-fold content negatively impacts perceived performance and LCP.

## Code Review

Review the routes, assets, and loading behavior that affect Disable lazy loading for above-the-fold content. Flag exact files, requests, or rendering steps that add unnecessary network, CPU, or layout cost, and describe the measurement method used to confirm the issue.

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For full implementation details, code examples, and framework-specific guidance,
see `references/rule.md`.

Rule page: https://frontendchecklist.io/en/rules/performance/lazy-above-fold