VMV Preloader
v1.3.1by Aleksandr Zidyganov · updated 3 years ago
The first modern preloader as animation handwriting text SVG! 11 variants of preloader.
- Rank
- #71,296
- Down4,163 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 2
- Fewer than 10 reported · High
- Total downloads
- 1.2K
- 1,200 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
VMV Preloader at a glance
VMV Preloader is a WordPress plugin by Aleksandr Zidyganov with fewer than 10 active installs, the #71,296 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 33% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.3.1 came out on Jan 27, 2023, more than 3 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.0.18. Among the 3 plugins tagged “site preloader”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2022.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats39 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | VMV Preloader |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 2 · -60.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5 |
Rank over time
#71,296 · down 6,868 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #71,296 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #67,133 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #62,194 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #65,765 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #58,093 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #64,310 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #70,498 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #73,368 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #73,141 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #70,932 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #58,413 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #64,428 |
Growth %
Average -7.35% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -33.33% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -12.50% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -20.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +25.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +100.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +100.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -50.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -60.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
Fewer than 10 on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #58413 → #65765Downloads +0%
- Tested up to 6.0.17 → 6.0.18
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.3.1
- Requires WordPress
- 5.5
- Tested up to
- 6.0.18
- Requires PHP
- 7.3
- First released
- Jun 1, 2022
- Last updated
- Jan 27, 2023
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about VMV Preloader
How many websites use VMV Preloader?
VMV Preloader is active on fewer than 10 WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. That makes it the #71,296 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has VMV Preloader been downloaded?
1,200 times in total since 2022. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was VMV Preloader last updated?
Version 1.3.1 came out on Jan 27, 2023 (3 years ago).
Is VMV Preloader compatible with the latest WordPress?
VMV Preloader’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.0.18, 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 VMV Preloader still maintained?
Its last release was 3 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does VMV Preloader have?
No one has reviewed VMV Preloader on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to VMV Preloader?
The plugins most like VMV Preloader, by the tags they share, are Safelayout Cute Preloader (10K+), WP Smart Preloader (5K+) and Preloader (10K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 2 |
| Reported installs | Fewer than 10 |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 1.2K |
| Author | Aleksandr Zidyganov |
| First released | Jun 1, 2022 |
| Version | 1.3.1 |
| Requires WP | 5.5 |
| Requires PHP | 7.3 |
| Last updated | Jan 27, 2023 |
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