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WP Preloader

v2.1.1

by forgeo.dev · updated 5 months ago

A simple, responsive and customizable WordPress preloader with CSS spinners, logo, progress bar, gradient backgrounds, exit animations and more.

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Rank
#13,190
Down2 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 167
100+ reported · High
Total downloads
6.1K
6,052 all-time
Rating
4.0/5
4 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +40% (30d)·Toward 200+ · ETA ~15d

WP Preloader at a glance

WP Preloader is a WordPress plugin by forgeo.dev with 100+ active installs, the #13,190 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 8 times, 40% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews. Version 2.1.1 came out on May 14, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 6.9.11. Among the 25 plugins tagged “page loader”, it ranks #4. It was first released in 2016.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

192 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
WP Preloader Compare series
Downloads over time: 27 days across 1 series.510Oct 9Oct 13Oct 18Oct 22Oct 26Oct 31Nov 4Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.9.11
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DateWP Preloader
Nov 4, 202612
Nov 3, 20266
Nov 2, 202611
Nov 1, 20269
Oct 31, 20264
Oct 30, 20265
Oct 29, 20269
Oct 28, 20268
Oct 27, 202611
Oct 26, 20268
Oct 25, 20263
Oct 24, 20267
Oct 23, 20261
Oct 22, 202611
Oct 21, 202610
Oct 20, 20263
Oct 19, 20267
Oct 18, 20267
Oct 17, 20265
Oct 16, 20265
Oct 15, 20266
Oct 14, 202612
Oct 13, 20265
Oct 12, 20263
Oct 11, 20265
Oct 10, 202610
Oct 9, 20269

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 167 · -5.6% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.165170175Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.9.11
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 2026167
Nov 7, 2026167
Nov 5, 2026166
Nov 4, 2026166
Nov 3, 2026166
Nov 2, 2026166
Nov 1, 2026166
Oct 31, 2026165
Oct 30, 2026163
Oct 29, 2026162
Oct 28, 2026162
Oct 27, 2026177

Rank over time

#13,190 · up 342 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 13 days across 1 series.#13.2K#13.4KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.9.11
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#13,190
Nov 7, 2026#13,188
Nov 6, 2026#13,266
Nov 5, 2026#13,276
Nov 4, 2026#13,282
Nov 3, 2026#13,265
Nov 2, 2026#13,284
Nov 1, 2026#13,288
Oct 31, 2026#13,329
Oct 30, 2026#13,434
Oct 29, 2026#13,484
Oct 28, 2026#13,538
Oct 27, 2026#13,532

Growth %

Average -0.48% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-5%0%5%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 20260.00%
Nov 7, 2026+0.30%
Nov 5, 20260.00%
Nov 4, 20260.00%
Nov 3, 20260.00%
Nov 2, 20260.00%
Nov 1, 2026+0.61%
Oct 31, 2026+1.23%
Oct 30, 2026+0.62%
Oct 29, 20260.00%
Oct 28, 2026-8.47%

Active installs band

100+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 13 days across 1 series.95100105Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.9.11
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026100+
Nov 7, 2026100+
Nov 6, 2026100+
Nov 5, 2026100+
Nov 4, 2026100+
Nov 3, 2026100+
Nov 2, 2026100+
Nov 1, 2026100+
Oct 31, 2026100+
Oct 30, 2026100+
Oct 29, 2026100+
Oct 28, 2026100+
Oct 27, 2026100+

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #13538 → #13276
    • Tested up to 6.9.10 → 6.9.11

Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v2.1100%

Rating trend

4.0★★★★★4 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
2.1.1
Requires WordPress
5.0
Tested up to
6.9.11
Requires PHP
7.4
First released
Apr 15, 2016
Last updated
May 14, 2026
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about WP Preloader

How many websites use WP Preloader?

WP Preloader is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #13,190 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has WP Preloader been downloaded?

6,052 times in total since 2016. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 8 times. See download stats

When was WP Preloader last updated?

Version 2.1.1 came out on May 14, 2026 (5 months ago).

Is WP Preloader compatible with the latest WordPress?

WP Preloader’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.9.11, 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 Preloader still maintained?

Yes. Its last release was 5 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does WP Preloader have?

4.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews on WordPress.org.

What are the best alternatives to WP Preloader?

The plugins most like WP Preloader, by the tags they share, are Waito Animated Preloader and Loading Screen (30+), Safelayout Cute Preloader (10K+) and Preloader Awesome (1K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

4.0

★★★★★

4 reviews

  • 5 stars: 3 reviews, 75%
  • 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 1 stars: 1 reviews, 25%
Positive
75%4–5★
Mixed
0%3★
Critical
25%1–2★
  • About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.1.
  • Each new 1★ review takes 3 five-star reviews to balance out.

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WP Preloader
Estimated installs≈ 167
Reported installs100+
Rating4.0
Reviews4
Total downloads6.1K
Authorforgeo.dev
First releasedApr 15, 2016
Version2.1.1
Requires WP5.0
Requires PHP7.4
Last updatedMay 14, 2026

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