Best loader plugins for WordPress

The most popular loader plugins for WordPress in November 2026, in WordPress.org’s own popular order, which follows active installs. Preloader leads with 10K+ active installs, ahead of Safelayout Cute Preloader (10K+) and Page Loader (2K+). All 47 plugins tagged “loader” are below, with figures from WordPress.org that update every day.

Installs aren’t everything: a recent release, a “Tested up to” that matches the current WordPress, and support threads that get resolved show a plugin is looked after. Open any plugin for its downloads, rank history and alternatives.

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Top 10 loader plugins

1.
Preloader
The most installed loader plugin, with 10K+ active installs. Rated 4.1 from 41 reviews, updated 4 days ago.
2.
Safelayout Cute Preloader
10K+ active installs. Rated 5.0 from 84 reviews, updated 1 week ago.
3.
Page Loader
2K+ active installs. Rated 4.9 from 8 reviews, last updated 2 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.6.11.
4.
Preloader Awesome
1K+ active installs. Only 1 review so far, last updated 2 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.5.14.
5.
PageLoader Lite
700+ active installs. Rated 4.2 from 5 reviews, last updated 4 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.0.18.
6.
WP Page Loading
700+ active installs. Only 4 reviews so far, last updated 1 year ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.8.12.
7.
ionCube Tester Plus
300+ active installs. Only 2 reviews so far, updated 9 months ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.9.11.
8.
Loading Bar
200+ active installs. Rated 4.9 from 8 reviews, last updated 10 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 4.6.30.
9.
WP PleaseWait
100+ active installs. Rated 5.0 from 5 reviews, last updated 5 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 5.5.24.
10.
Custom Preloader
100+ active installs. Only 2 reviews so far, last updated 1 year ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.7.11.