WordPress plugin comparison
Page Loader vs WP Page Loading
At a glance
- Page Loader has more active installs: 2K+, against 700+ for WP Page Loading.
- On a typical day, Page Loader is downloaded about 15 times, WP Page Loading about 7.
- Page Loader is rated higher: 4.9 out of 5 from 8 reviews, against 4.5 from 4 reviews.
- WP Page Loading was updated more recently: May 26, 2025, against Aug 22, 2024 for Page Loader.
- WP Page Loading is tested with a newer WordPress: 6.8.12, against 6.6.11 for Page Loader.
- Page Loader has been around longer: since 2017, against 2019 for WP Page Loading.
Line by line
Page Loader leads on 4 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Page Loader |  WP Page Loading |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #4,345 | #8,007 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 700+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 331 | 123 |
| Rating | 4.9(8) | 4.5(4) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 6.6.11 | 6.8.12 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.12 | ×0.22 |
| Last release | 2 years ago | 1 year ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 5.6.20 |
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