WordPress plugin comparison
Smart Preload DL vs Preloader
At a glance
- Preloader has more active installs: 10K+, against fewer than 10 for Smart Preload DL.
- On a typical day, Preloader is downloaded about 66 times, Smart Preload DL about 2.
- Smart Preload DL has no reviews yet.
- Preloader was updated more recently: Nov 4, 2026, against Aug 31, 2026 for Smart Preload DL.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Preloader has been around longer: since 2015, against 2026 for Smart Preload DL.
Line by line
Preloader leads on 5 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Smart Preload DL |  Preloader |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #70,704 | #1,405 |
| Active installs | Fewer than 10 | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 34 | 1.4K |
| Rating | No ratings | 4.1(41) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 0% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.05 | ×0.79 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 5 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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