Preloader · Version history
Preloader changelog and version history
- Latest version
- 2.1
- Nov 3, 2026 (6 days ago)
- Releases
- 4
- since 2025
- In the last year
- 2
- about one every 74 days
- Tested up to
- WordPress 7.1.4
- PHP 7.4 or later
Releases each year
- 20252 releases
- 20262 releases
20262 releases
Preloader 2.1Latest
- Added 5 new free templates: Expanding Circle, Rotating Lines, Wave Dots, Dual Ring, and Circle Scatter.
- Added “Author Pages” to the display locations.
- Added PNG image support (GIF and PNG are supported).
- New “Image” tab with a live image preview.
- Redesigned settings pages: “Go to Selected” and “Top” buttons in the Templates tab, and a questions list in the FAQ tab.
- Improved security, performance, and compatibility with WordPress 7.1.
- All your settings are kept. After updating, please clear your site’s cache if you’re using a caching plugin (e.g., WP Super Cache), so the new improvements work correctly. Enjoy!
Preloader 2.0.2
- Improved performance.
- The plugin is now faster with improved performance. After updating, no action is required on your part.
20252 releases
Preloader 2.0.1
- Optimized plugin initialization.
- Added a new menu icon.
- After updating, no action is required on your part. Enjoy!
Preloader 2.0.0
- Everything has changed in this version! Explore it yourself.
- Go to the Preloader menu > General tab, enable the Preloader and adjust your settings.
- For common issues and helpful tips, go to Preloader > FAQ tab.
- How to Use v2.0.0
Questions about Preloader’s releases
What is the latest version of Preloader?
2.1, released on Nov 3, 2026 (6 days ago). It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4 and needs PHP 7.4 or later.
How often is Preloader updated?
2 releases in the last year, about one every 74 days. Its first release on WordPress.org dates from July 2025.
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Start freeRelease dates come from the day each version’s folder was made in Preloader’s WordPress.org SVN repository; the notes from its readme’s changelog, as its authors wrote it.