PACE Pro (EPIC Page Loading Progress Bar)
v1.1by Ahmed Hussein · updated 10 years ago
Adds PACE page loading progress bar to your website, with live preview at the admin panel and dynamic color changing.
- Rank
- #37,418
- Up3,397 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 15
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 6.9K
- 6,942 all-time
- Rating
- 4.2/5
- 6 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
PACE Pro (EPIC Page Loading Progress Bar) at a glance
PACE Pro (EPIC Page Loading Progress Bar) is a WordPress plugin by Ahmed Hussein with 10+ active installs, the #37,418 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 50% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 4.2 out of 5 from 6 reviews. Version 1.1 came out on May 21, 2016, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.5.33. Among the 43 plugins tagged “top”, it ranks #22. It was first released in 2013.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats36 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | PACE Pro (EPIC Page Loading Progress Bar) |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 15 · +15.4% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 13 |
Rank over time
#37,418 · up 5,413 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #37,418 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #40,815 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #44,548 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #40,796 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #37,282 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #47,508 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #38,055 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #43,641 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #44,838 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #42,831 |
Growth %
Average +1.11% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +7.14% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +7.69% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -3.57% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -6.67% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +25.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -20.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +15.38% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.1100%
Rating trend
4.2★★★★★6 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1
- Requires WordPress
- 2.5
- Tested up to
- 4.5.33
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Dec 2, 2013
- Last updated
- May 21, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about PACE Pro (EPIC Page Loading Progress Bar)
How many websites use PACE Pro (EPIC Page Loading Progress Bar)?
PACE Pro (EPIC Page Loading Progress Bar) is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #37,418 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has PACE Pro (EPIC Page Loading Progress Bar) been downloaded?
6,942 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was PACE Pro (EPIC Page Loading Progress Bar) last updated?
Version 1.1 came out on May 21, 2016 (10 years ago).
Is PACE Pro (EPIC Page Loading Progress Bar) compatible with the latest WordPress?
PACE Pro (EPIC Page Loading Progress Bar)’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.5.33, 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 PACE Pro (EPIC Page Loading Progress Bar) still maintained?
Its last release was 10 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does PACE Pro (EPIC Page Loading Progress Bar) have?
4.2 out of 5 from 6 reviews on WordPress.org. 67% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to PACE Pro (EPIC Page Loading Progress Bar)?
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Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.2
★★★★★
6 reviews
- 5 stars: 4 reviews, 67%
- 4 stars: 1 reviews, 17%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 17%
- Positive
- 83%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 17%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.3.
- Each new 1★ review takes 4 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 15 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 4.2 |
| Reviews | 6 |
| Total downloads | 6.9K |
| Author | Ahmed Hussein |
| First released | Dec 2, 2013 |
| Version | 1.1 |
| Requires WP | 2.5 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | May 21, 2016 |
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