Fade
v1.0.0by Alobaidi · updated 2 years ago
Add fade effect to wordpress easily, CSS3 only, without JavaScript! custom fade color and time, easy to use, compatible with all major browsers.
- Rank
- #15,203
- Down28 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 136
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 5.2K
- 5,243 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 3 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Fade at a glance
Fade is a WordPress plugin by Alobaidi with 100+ active installs, the #15,203 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 33% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Version 1.0.0 came out on Aug 13, 2024, more than 2 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.6.11. Among the 12 plugins tagged “fade”, it ranks #3. 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 stats52 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Fade |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 4 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 136 · -4.9% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 136 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 136 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 137 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 137 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 136 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 136 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 136 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 136 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 136 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 136 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 136 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 143 |
Rank over time
#15,203 · up 26 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #15,203 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #15,175 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #15,143 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #15,124 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #15,146 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #15,180 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #15,214 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #15,197 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #15,166 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #15,177 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #15,219 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #15,247 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #15,229 |
Growth %
Average -0.42% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.36% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.73% |
| 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 | -4.89% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 100+ |
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 #15247 → #15124
- Tested up to 6.6.10 → 6.6.11
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★3 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.4.0
- Tested up to
- 6.6.11
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Oct 20, 2015
- Last updated
- Aug 13, 2024
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Fade
How many websites use Fade?
Fade is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #15,203 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Fade been downloaded?
5,243 times in total since 2015. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Fade last updated?
Version 1.0.0 came out on Aug 13, 2024 (2 years ago).
Is Fade compatible with the latest WordPress?
Fade’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.6.11, 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 Fade still maintained?
Its last release was 2 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Fade have?
5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Fade?
The plugins most like Fade, by the tags they share, are Safelayout Cute Preloader (10K+), Image Hover Effects For WPBakery Page Builder (3K+) and Page Loading Effects (2K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
3 reviews
- 5 stars: 3 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 136 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 3 |
| Total downloads | 5.2K |
| Author | Alobaidi |
| First released | Oct 20, 2015 |
| Version | 1.0.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.4.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Aug 13, 2024 |
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