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Preloading

v1.0

by Amit Bhardwaj · updated 13 years ago

Preloading Page

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Rank
#28,364
Up8 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 21
20+ reported · High
Total downloads
7.4K
7,424 all-time
Rating
5.0/5
2 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Declining·Downloads -33.3% (30d)·Toward 10+ · ETA unknown

Preloading at a glance

Preloading is a WordPress plugin by Amit Bhardwaj with 20+ active installs, the #28,364 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 2 reviews. Version 1.0 came out on Aug 5, 2013, more than 13 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.6.1. Among the 7 plugins tagged “splash page”, it ranks #6. It was first released in 2013.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

65 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Preloading Compare series
Downloads over time: 28 days across 1 series.0246Oct 10Oct 15Oct 19Oct 24Oct 28Nov 2Nov 6
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DatePreloading
Nov 6, 20264
Nov 5, 20262
Nov 4, 20261
Nov 3, 20263
Nov 2, 20263
Nov 1, 20262
Oct 31, 20262
Oct 30, 20262
Oct 29, 20262
Oct 28, 20262
Oct 27, 20262
Oct 26, 20262
Oct 25, 20266
Oct 24, 20262
Oct 23, 20262
Oct 22, 20262
Oct 21, 20263
Oct 20, 20262
Oct 19, 20265
Oct 18, 20264
Oct 17, 20262
Oct 16, 20261
Oct 15, 20262
Oct 14, 20261
Oct 13, 20261
Oct 12, 20260
Oct 11, 20261
Oct 10, 20264

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 21 · +23.5% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.1820Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 3Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 9, 202621
Nov 8, 202621
Nov 7, 202620
Nov 5, 202617
Nov 4, 202617
Nov 3, 202617
Nov 2, 202617
Nov 1, 202621
Oct 31, 202621
Oct 30, 202620
Oct 29, 202617
Oct 28, 202617

Rank over time

#28,364 · up 701 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 11 days across 1 series.#28.5K#29KOct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 3Nov 7Nov 9
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 2026#28,364
Nov 8, 2026#28,372
Nov 7, 2026#28,560
Nov 4, 2026#29,093
Nov 3, 2026#29,053
Nov 2, 2026#29,046
Nov 1, 2026#28,335
Oct 31, 2026#28,226
Oct 30, 2026#28,191
Oct 29, 2026#28,872
Oct 28, 2026#29,065

Growth %

Average +1.78% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-20%0%20%Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateGrowth
Nov 9, 20260.00%
Nov 8, 2026+5.00%
Nov 7, 2026+8.82%
Nov 5, 20260.00%
Nov 4, 20260.00%
Nov 3, 20260.00%
Nov 2, 2026-19.05%
Nov 1, 20260.00%
Oct 31, 2026+5.00%
Oct 30, 2026+17.65%
Oct 29, 20260.00%

Active installs band

20+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 14 days across 1 series.101520Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 202620+
Nov 8, 202620+
Nov 7, 202620+
Nov 6, 202620+
Nov 5, 202610+
Nov 4, 202610+
Nov 3, 202610+
Nov 2, 202610+
Nov 1, 202620+
Oct 31, 202620+
Oct 30, 202620+
Oct 29, 202610+
Oct 28, 202610+
Oct 27, 202610+

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Change log

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Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v1.0100%

Rating trend

5.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.0
Requires WordPress
3.0
Tested up to
3.6.1
Requires PHP
–
First released
Aug 5, 2013
Last updated
Aug 5, 2013
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Preloading

How many websites use Preloading?

Preloading is active on 20+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #28,364 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Preloading been downloaded?

7,424 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats

When was Preloading last updated?

Version 1.0 came out on Aug 5, 2013 (13 years ago).

Is Preloading compatible with the latest WordPress?

Preloading’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.6.1, 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 Preloading still maintained?

Its last release was 13 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does Preloading have?

5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.

What are the best alternatives to Preloading?

The plugins most like Preloading, by the tags they share, are LightStart (400K+), AweSplash (400+) and ABtesting.ai (10+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

5.0

★★★★★

2 reviews

  • 5 stars: 2 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
Preloading
Estimated installs≈ 21
Reported installs20+
Rating5.0
Reviews2
Total downloads7.4K
AuthorAmit Bhardwaj
First releasedAug 5, 2013
Version1.0
Requires WP3.0
Requires PHP–
Last updatedAug 5, 2013

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