WordPress plugin comparison
uLoader vs WP Preloader
At a glance
- WP Preloader has more active installs: 100+, against 60+ for uLoader.
- On a typical day, WP Preloader is downloaded about 8 times, uLoader about 3.
- uLoader is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review, against 4.0 from 4 reviews.
- WP Preloader was updated more recently: May 14, 2026, against Jun 24, 2020 for uLoader.
- WP Preloader is tested with a newer WordPress: 6.9.11, against 5.4.25 for uLoader.
- WP Preloader has been around longer: since 2016, against 2020 for uLoader.
Line by line
WP Preloader leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  uLoader |  WP Preloader |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #19,160 | #13,150 |
| Active installs | 60+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 65 | 173 |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | 4.0(4) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 5.4.25 | 6.9.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×0.31 |
| Last release | 6 years ago | 5 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.2 | 7.4 |
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