bumptech/glide
An image loading and caching library for Android focused on smooth scrolling
What it does
Glide is a free, open-source tool that helps Android apps load and display images quickly and smoothly, even when users are scrolling through long lists of photos. It handles the behind-the-scenes work of fetching images from the internet, storing them so they load faster next time, and even playing animated GIFs — all without slowing down the app.
Why it matters for PMs
Image performance is a silent killer of user retention — slow or janky image loading drives users away, and Glide is one of the most trusted solutions in the Android ecosystem with over 35,000 stars and used by countless apps. For any product team building an Android app with image-heavy features like feeds, galleries, or product listings, adopting Glide can meaningfully improve the user experience without requiring custom engineering work.
Early stage — limited signal data
Score updated Feb 18, 2026
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