WordPress plugin comparison
SS Preloader vs WP Page Loading
At a glance
- WP Page Loading has more active installs: 700+, against 10+ for SS Preloader.
- On a typical day, WP Page Loading is downloaded about 7 times, SS Preloader about 1.
- SS Preloader is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews, against 4.5 from 4 reviews.
- WP Page Loading was updated more recently: May 26, 2025, against Mar 2, 2016 for SS Preloader.
- WP Page Loading is tested with a newer WordPress: 6.8.12, against 3.4.2 for SS Preloader.
- SS Preloader has been around longer: since 2016, against 2019 for WP Page Loading.
Line by line
WP Page Loading leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  SS Preloader |  WP Page Loading |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #34,540 | #8,007 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 700+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 21 | 123 |
| Rating | 5.0(2) | 4.5(4) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 3.4.2 | 6.8.12 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×0.22 |
| Last release | 10 years ago | 1 year ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 5.6.20 |
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