uLoader – A Simple Preloader
v1.0.0by utpalbarmanbd · updated 6 years ago
uLoader is a simple, easy to use preloader. Just install it on your site, and it'll do the rest. If you want your customized preloader with your …
- Rank
- #19,088
- Up2 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 67
- 60+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 5.3K
- 5,270 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
uLoader at a glance
uLoader is a WordPress plugin by utpalbarmanbd with 60+ active installs, the #19,088 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 33% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.0.0 came out on Jun 24, 2020, more than 6 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.4.25. It leads the 5 plugins tagged “wp preloader”. It was first released in 2020.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats74 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | uLoader |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 67 · -4.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 67 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 67 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 66 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 70 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 70 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 66 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 66 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 67 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 66 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 70 |
Rank over time
#19,088 · down 78 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #19,088 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #19,090 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #19,117 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #19,157 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #19,013 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #18,937 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #19,216 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #19,100 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #19,078 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #19,204 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #19,010 |
Growth %
Average -0.44% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.76% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -5.71% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +6.06% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -1.49% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +1.51% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -5.71% |
Active installs band
60+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 60+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Installs 70+ → 60+
- Tested up to 5.4.24 → 5.4.25
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.0
- Requires WordPress
- 5.2
- Tested up to
- 5.4.25
- Requires PHP
- 7.2
- First released
- Jun 9, 2020
- Last updated
- Jun 24, 2020
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about uLoader
How many websites use uLoader?
uLoader is active on 60+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #19,088 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has uLoader been downloaded?
5,270 times in total since 2020. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was uLoader last updated?
Version 1.0.0 came out on Jun 24, 2020 (6 years ago).
Is uLoader compatible with the latest WordPress?
uLoader’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.4.25, 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 uLoader still maintained?
Its last release was 6 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does uLoader have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to uLoader?
The plugins most like uLoader, by the tags they share, are Safelayout Cute Preloader (10K+), Preloader (10K+) and Preloader Awesome (1K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 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 | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 67 |
| Reported installs | 60+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 5.3K |
| Author | utpalbarmanbd |
| First released | Jun 9, 2020 |
| Version | 1.0.0 |
| Requires WP | 5.2 |
| Requires PHP | 7.2 |
| Last updated | Jun 24, 2020 |
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