Best pointer plugins for WordPress
The most popular pointer plugins for WordPress in November 2026, in WordPress.org’s own popular order, which follows active installs. Custom Cursor For WP leads with 1K+ active installs, ahead of Cursor Image Lite (200+) and Cursor Trail (100+). All 4 plugins tagged “pointer” are below, with figures from WordPress.org that update every day.
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Top 4 pointer plugins
- 1.
Custom Cursor For WPThe most installed pointer plugin, with 1K+ active installs. Only 4 reviews so far, last updated 4 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 5.9.20.
- 2.
Cursor Image Lite200+ active installs. Only 1 review so far, updated 11 months ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.9.11.
- 3.
Cursor Trail100+ active installs. Only 3 reviews so far, last updated 1 year ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.8.12.
- 4.CursorFlex
10+ active installs. Only 1 review so far, updated 5 months ago.
All 4 plugins tagged “pointer”

Custom Cursor For WP
Down in the last 7 days:35#5,568by Softices4 years ago
Custom Cursor For WP - Help you to customize your WordPress website cursor or mouse pointer and It's very easy to use.
- Installs
- 1K+
- Rating
- 4.5(4)
- Downloads
- 11/day

Cursor Image Lite
Down in the last 7 days:76#12,909by Haruki11 months ago
Easily replace the default mouse cursor with your own custom PNG images. A lightweight and simple custom cursor plugin for WordPress.
- Installs
- 200+
- Rating
- 5.0(1)
- Downloads
- 11/day

Cursor Trail
Up in the last 7 days:84#15,729by Marcus (aka @msykes)1 year ago
Add a cursor trail to your website mouse pointer, with custom pointer image, speed/interval adjustment and scheduling.
- Installs
- 100+
- Rating
- 5.0(3)
- Downloads
- 0/day
CursorFlex
#29,577by WPJutsu5 months ago
Swap the boring default pointer for a stylish custom cursor — dot, ring or both. Full color control, live preview, zero code.
- Installs
- 10+
- Rating
- 5.0(1)
- Downloads
- 0/day