WordPress plugin comparison
WP Page Loading vs Custom Preloader
At a glance
- WP Page Loading has more active installs: 700+, against 100+ for Custom Preloader.
- On a typical day, WP Page Loading is downloaded about 7 times, Custom Preloader about 4.
- Both are rated 4.5 out of 5.
- WP Page Loading was updated more recently: May 26, 2025, against Apr 8, 2025 for Custom Preloader.
- WP Page Loading is tested with a newer WordPress: 6.8.12, against 6.7.11 for Custom Preloader.
- WP Page Loading has been around longer: since 2019, against 2022 for Custom Preloader.
Line by line
WP Page Loading leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  WP Page Loading |  Custom Preloader |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #8,007 | #16,214 |
| Active installs | 700+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 123 | 80 |
| Rating | 4.5(4) | 4.5(2) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 6.8.12 | 6.7.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.22 | ×0.12 |
| Last release | 1 year ago | 1 year ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6.20 | 5.2.4 |
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