WordPress plugin comparison
LoftLoader vs Custom Preloader
At a glance
- LoftLoader has more active installs: 70K+, against 100+ for Custom Preloader.
- On a typical day, LoftLoader is downloaded about 193 times, Custom Preloader about 4.
- Both are rated 4.5 out of 5.
- LoftLoader was updated more recently: May 18, 2026, against Apr 8, 2025 for Custom Preloader.
- LoftLoader is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.0.8, against 6.7.11 for Custom Preloader.
- LoftLoader has been around longer: since 2016, against 2022 for Custom Preloader.
Line by line
LoftLoader leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  LoftLoader |  Custom Preloader |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #604 | #16,214 |
| Active installs | 70K+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 5.4K | 80 |
| Rating | 4.5(33) | 4.5(2) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 6.7.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.05 | ×0.12 |
| Last release | 5 months ago | 1 year ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 | 5.2.4 |
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