WordPress plugin comparison
Preloader vs WP Preloader
At a glance
- Preloader has more active installs: 10K+, against 100+ for WP Preloader.
- On a typical day, Preloader is downloaded about 66 times, WP Preloader about 8.
- Preloader is rated higher: 4.1 out of 5 from 41 reviews, against 4.0 from 4 reviews.
- Preloader was updated more recently: Nov 4, 2026, against May 14, 2026 for WP Preloader.
- Preloader is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.9.11 for WP Preloader.
- Preloader has been around longer: since 2015, against 2016 for WP Preloader.
Line by line
Preloader leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Preloader |  WP Preloader |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #1,405 | #13,150 |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 1.4K | 173 |
| Rating | 4.1(41) | 4.0(4) |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 6.9.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.79 | ×0.31 |
| Last release | 5 days ago | 5 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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