WordPress plugin comparison
Page Loading Effects vs PagePulse
At a glance
- Page Loading Effects has more active installs: 2K+, against 10+ for PagePulse.
- On a typical day, Page Loading Effects is downloaded about 14 times, PagePulse about 3.
- PagePulse is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review, against 4.9 from 11 reviews.
- PagePulse was updated more recently: Oct 30, 2026, against Jan 19, 2023 for Page Loading Effects.
- PagePulse is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 5.4.25 for Page Loading Effects.
- Page Loading Effects has been around longer: since 2016, against 2024 for PagePulse.
Line by line
PagePulse leads on 4 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Page Loading Effects |  PagePulse |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #4,752 | #47,623 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 222 | 114 |
| Rating | 4.9(11) | 5.0(1) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 5.4.25 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.01 | ×0.19 |
| Last release | 3 years ago | 10 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 | 7.4 |
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