WordPress plugin comparison
Preloader vs WP Smart Preloader
At a glance
- Preloader has more active installs: 10K+, against 5K+ for WP Smart Preloader.
- On a typical day, Preloader is downloaded about 66 times, WP Smart Preloader about 25.
- WP Smart Preloader is rated higher: 4.4 out of 5 from 25 reviews, against 4.1 from 41 reviews.
- Preloader was updated more recently: Nov 4, 2026, against Oct 27, 2024 for WP Smart Preloader.
- Preloader is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.6.11 for WP Smart Preloader.
Line by line
Preloader leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Preloader |  WP Smart Preloader |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #1,405 | #3,108 |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 5K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 1.4K | 592 |
| Rating | 4.1(41) | 4.4(25) |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 6.6.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.79 | ×0.15 |
| Last release | 5 days ago | 2 years ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | – |
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