WordPress plugin comparison
Preload LCP Image vs Preloader
At a glance
- Preloader has more active installs: 10K+, against 3K+ for Preload LCP Image.
- On a typical day, Preloader is downloaded about 66 times, Preload LCP Image about 23.
- Preload LCP Image is rated higher: 4.8 out of 5 from 5 reviews, against 4.1 from 41 reviews.
- Preloader was updated more recently: Nov 4, 2026, against Apr 15, 2026 for Preload LCP Image.
- Preloader is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for Preload LCP Image.
- Preloader has been around longer: since 2015, against 2023 for Preload LCP Image.
Line by line
Preloader leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Preload LCP Image |  Preloader |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #3,670 | #1,406 |
| Active installs | 3K+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 623 | 1.4K |
| Rating | 4.8(5) | 4.1(41) |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | 0% |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.69 | ×0.79 |
| Last release | 6 months ago | 5 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 8.0 | 7.4 |
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