# Animated Mouse Cursor Trail

> Animated Mouse Cursor Trail has 100+ active installs, a 3.7/5 rating from 3 reviews and 102 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 56/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Animated Mouse Cursor Trail works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 3.7/5 and was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 56/100 on our health check.

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## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 11,622
- **Downloads (30 days):** 102 (-8.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3.7/5 from 3 reviews
- **Health score:** 56/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 2.0
- **Last updated:** May 25, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.7
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.0+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Dear (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/tawhidurrahmandear/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/animated-mouse-cursor-trail/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [cursor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cursor/) | #13 | 31 |
| [mouse](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/mouse/) | #4 | 10 |
| [mouse cursor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/mouse-cursor/) | #3 | 7 |
| [mouse trail](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/mouse-trail/) | #1 | 2 |
| [trail](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/trail/) | #9 | 15 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| cursor | #9 | 961 |
| mouse | #1 | 1,407 |
| mouse cursor | #2 | 204 |
| mouse trail | #1 | 41 |
| trail | #4 | 673 |

## Version adoption

- 2.0: 76%
- 1.0: 24%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WP Custom Cursors / WordPress Cursor Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-custom-cursors/) | 8K+ | 5/5 (4) | Mar 3, 2024 | 36/100 |
| 2 | [Custom Cursor For WP](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-cursor-for-wp/) | 1K+ | 4.5/5 (4) | Jan 31, 2022 | 33/100 |
| 3 | [Mouse cursor customizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mouse-cursor-customizer/) | 900+ | 3.8/5 (4) | Sep 22, 2020 | 30/100 |
| 4 | [Ultimate Custom Cursor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ultimate-custom-cursor/) | 700+ | 4.2/5 (5) | Feb 24, 2023 | 36/100 |
| 5 | [Smooth Custom Cursor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/smooth-custom-cursor/) | 300+ | — | Sep 16, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 6 | [FaeCursor – Interaction Effects Toolkit](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/faecursor/) | 300+ | 5/5 (1) | Feb 26, 2026 | 48/100 |
| 7 | [Cursor Control](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cursor-control/) | 200+ | 5/5 (2) | Feb 18, 2014 | 33/100 |
| 8 | [WP Mouse Custom Cursor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-mouse-custom-cursor/) | 200+ | 4.3/5 (3) | Feb 6, 2023 | 20/100 |
| 9 | [Cursor Image Lite](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cursor-image-lite/) | 200+ | 5/5 (1) | Dec 7, 2025 | 48/100 |
| 10 | [Hura Custom Cursors](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hura-custom-cursors/) | 100+ | 5/5 (1) | May 24, 2026 | 60/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Animated Mouse Cursor Trail free?
Yes. Animated Mouse Cursor Trail is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory. The developer also sells premium add-ons or a Pro version with extra features.

### Is Animated Mouse Cursor Trail safe to use in 2026?
Animated Mouse Cursor Trail works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 3.7/5 and was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 56/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Animated Mouse Cursor Trail?
Animated Mouse Cursor Trail is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 11,622 times since it launched in August 2018. It was downloaded 102 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Animated Mouse Cursor Trail work with WordPress 7.1?
Animated Mouse Cursor Trail is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.7, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Animated Mouse Cursor Trail need?
Animated Mouse Cursor Trail requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Animated Mouse Cursor Trail last updated?
The latest version, 2.0, was released on May 25, 2026 (5 months ago).

### Who makes Animated Mouse Cursor Trail?
Animated Mouse Cursor Trail is developed and maintained by Dear.

### What are the best alternatives to Animated Mouse Cursor Trail?
The most popular alternatives to Animated Mouse Cursor Trail are WP Custom Cursors (8K+ installs), Custom Cursor For WP (1K+ installs) and Mouse cursor customizer (900+ installs).


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