WordPress plugin comparison
DWL Preloader vs WP Preloader
At a glance
- DWL Preloader has more active installs: 300+, against 100+ for WP Preloader.
- On a typical day, WP Preloader is downloaded about 8 times, DWL Preloader about 6.
- DWL Preloader is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews, against 4.0 from 4 reviews.
- WP Preloader was updated more recently: May 14, 2026, against Apr 3, 2026 for DWL Preloader.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 6.9.11.
- DWL Preloader has been around longer: since 2014, against 2016 for WP Preloader.
Line by line
DWL Preloader leads on 4 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  DWL Preloader |  WP Preloader |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #11,037 | #13,150 |
| Active installs | 300+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 111 | 168 |
| Rating | 5.0(4) | 4.0(4) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 6.9.11 | 6.9.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.41 | ×0.31 |
| Last release | 7 months ago | 5 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.2 | 7.4 |
From WordPress.org's public data, refreshed every night. Downloads are WordPress.org's official daily figures for the last 30 days.
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