Ultimate WordPress Preloader
v1.1by MagniumThemes · updated 7 years ago
Add CSS3 crossbrowser animated preloader to your site. Live preloader customizer. Work with ANY theme!
- Rank
- #22,591
- No change0 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 43
- 40+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 16.5K
- 16,545 all-time
- Rating
- 2.9/5
- 8 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Ultimate WordPress Preloader at a glance
Ultimate WordPress Preloader is a WordPress plugin by MagniumThemes with 40+ active installs, the #22,591 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 2.9 out of 5 from 8 reviews. Version 1.1 came out on Apr 24, 2019, more than 7 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.1.28. Among the 40 plugins tagged “preload”, it ranks #22. It was first released in 2015.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats62 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Ultimate WordPress Preloader |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 43 · -2.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 43 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 43 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 44 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 44 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 44 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 44 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 44 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 44 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 44 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 44 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 44 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 44 |
Rank over time
#22,591 · down 354 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #22,591 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #22,591 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #22,544 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #22,193 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #22,221 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #22,217 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #22,223 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #22,102 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #22,085 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #22,120 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #22,141 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #22,209 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #22,237 |
Growth %
Average -0.19% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -1.14% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
40+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 40+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #22209 → #22193
- Tested up to 5.1.27 → 5.1.28
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.1100%
Rating trend
2.9★★★★★8 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3.5
- Tested up to
- 5.1.28
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Aug 28, 2015
- Last updated
- Apr 24, 2019
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Ultimate WordPress Preloader
How many websites use Ultimate WordPress Preloader?
Ultimate WordPress Preloader is active on 40+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #22,591 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Ultimate WordPress Preloader been downloaded?
16,545 times in total since 2015. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Ultimate WordPress Preloader last updated?
Version 1.1 came out on Apr 24, 2019 (7 years ago).
Is Ultimate WordPress Preloader compatible with the latest WordPress?
Ultimate WordPress Preloader’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.1.28, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Ultimate WordPress Preloader still maintained?
Its last release was 7 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Ultimate WordPress Preloader have?
2.9 out of 5 from 8 reviews on WordPress.org. 38% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Ultimate WordPress Preloader?
The plugins most like Ultimate WordPress Preloader, by the tags they share, are Safelayout Cute Preloader (10K+), Preloader (10K+) and Easy Lite Preloader (200+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
2.9
★★★★★
8 reviews
- 5 stars: 3 reviews, 38%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 1 reviews, 13%
- 2 stars: 1 reviews, 13%
- 1 stars: 3 reviews, 38%
- Positive
- 38%4–5★
- Mixed
- 13%3★
- Critical
- 50%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 3.0.
- Each new 1★ review takes 1 five-star review to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 43 |
| Reported installs | 40+ |
| Rating | 2.9 |
| Reviews | 8 |
| Total downloads | 16.5K |
| Author | MagniumThemes |
| First released | Aug 28, 2015 |
| Version | 1.1 |
| Requires WP | 3.5 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Apr 24, 2019 |
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Add preloader to your website easily, compatible with all major browsers.
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- 100+
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A simple, responsive and customizable WordPress preloader with CSS spinners, logo, progress bar, gradient backgrounds, exit animations and more.
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