WP Nanobar.js
v1.0by Wouter Postma · updated 9 years ago
A simple WordPress loading bar using the nanobar.js script written by Jacobo Tabernero.
- Rank
- #42,226
- Up3,387 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 14
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 1.5K
- 1,511 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WP Nanobar.js at a glance
WP Nanobar.js is a WordPress plugin by Wouter Postma with 10+ active installs, the #42,226 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.0 came out on May 22, 2017, more than 9 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.8.34. Among the 47 plugins tagged “loader”, it ranks #25. It was first released in 2017.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats23 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WP Nanobar.js |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 14 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 14 |
Rank over time
#42,226 · down 358 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #42,226 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #45,613 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #45,096 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #42,794 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #41,816 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #38,985 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #40,633 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #41,868 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +16.67% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -3.85% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -7.14% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +7.69% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -7.14% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Tested up to 4.8.33 → 4.8.34
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
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0.0
- Tested up to
- 4.8.34
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- May 22, 2017
- Last updated
- May 22, 2017
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WP Nanobar.js
How many websites use WP Nanobar.js?
WP Nanobar.js is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #42,226 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WP Nanobar.js been downloaded?
1,511 times in total since 2017. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was WP Nanobar.js last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on May 22, 2017 (9 years ago).
Is WP Nanobar.js compatible with the latest WordPress?
WP Nanobar.js’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.8.34, 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 WP Nanobar.js still maintained?
Its last release was 9 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does WP Nanobar.js have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to WP Nanobar.js?
The plugins most like WP Nanobar.js, by the tags they share, are Preloader Awesome (1K+), WP Page Loading (700+) and Loading Bar (200+). 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 | ≈ 14 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 1.5K |
| Author | Wouter Postma |
| First released | May 22, 2017 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.0.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | May 22, 2017 |
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