Cursor Control
Easily upload a custom image, for example your website logo, to use as your default cursor. You can also control the cursor image to use for links and buttons, as well as for text inputs. You can upload your cursor…
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Cursor Control shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (200+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 12 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.7 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Cursor Control stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| cursor | >100 |
| custom cursor | >100 |
| customize cursor | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 2 reviews
About Cursor Control
From the official readme · v1.1Description
Easily upload a custom image, for example your website logo, to use as your default cursor. You can also control the cursor image to use for links and buttons, as well as for text inputs. You can upload your cursor images via your WordPress admin > Settings > Cursor Control. You can upload png, jpg, and gif files. Maximum cursor dimensions are 128 x 128 pixels, but smaller images recommended. The cursor images are compatible with Firefox, Chrome and Safari. It will not work in Internet Explorer.
Installation
- From WP admin > Plugins > Add New
- Search “Cursor Control” under search and hit Enter
- Click “Install Now”
- Click the Activate Plugin link
Changelog
New: You can now set a custom cursor for text inputs. You can also now set a custom cursor for links and buttons.
1.1
- Featured added: Set custom cursor for text inputs
- Featured added: Set custom cursor for links and buttons
1.0
- Initial version
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FAQ
Cursor Control: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 28, 2026
Is Cursor Control free?
Yes. Cursor Control is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Cursor Control safe to use in 2026?
Cursor Control shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Cursor Control?
Cursor Control is active on 200+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 10,644 times since it launched in January 2014. It was downloaded 64 times in the last 30 days.
Does Cursor Control work with WordPress 7.1?
Cursor Control is officially tested up to WordPress 3.7.41, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Cursor Control last updated?
The latest version, 1.1, was released on February 18, 2014 (13 years ago).
Who makes Cursor Control?
Cursor Control is developed and maintained by ClevelandWebDeveloper.
What are the best alternatives to Cursor Control?
The most popular alternatives to Cursor Control are WP Custom Cursors (8K+ installs), Custom Cursor For WP (1K+ installs) and Mouse cursor customizer (900+ installs).
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