# Cursor Trail

> Cursor Trail has 100+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews and 109 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 41/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Cursor Trail shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 41/100 on our health check.

**Add a cursor trail to your website mouse pointer, with custom pointer image, speed/interval adjustment and scheduling.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 11,489
- **Downloads (30 days):** 109 (+10.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 3 reviews
- **Health score:** 41/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1
- **Last updated:** Apr 23, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.8.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.8+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Marcus (aka @msykes) (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/netweblogic/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/cursor-trail/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [cursor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cursor/) | #12 | 31 |
| [effects](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/effects/) | #10 | 50 |
| [javascript](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/javascript/) | #70 | 273 |
| [jquery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/jquery/) | #59 | 257 |
| [pointer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/pointer/) | #3 | 4 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| cursor | #19 | 919 |
| effects | >100 | 4,454 |
| javascript | >100 | 10,000 |
| jquery | >100 | 4,919 |
| pointer | #30 | 545 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 100%

## 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 Cursor Trail free?
Yes. Cursor Trail is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Cursor Trail safe to use in 2026?
Cursor Trail shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 41/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Cursor Trail?
Cursor Trail is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 11,489 times since it launched in February 2011. It was downloaded 109 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Cursor Trail work with WordPress 7.1?
Cursor Trail is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.10, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Cursor Trail last updated?
The latest version, 1.1, was released on April 23, 2025 (1 year ago).

### Who makes Cursor Trail?
Cursor Trail is developed and maintained by Marcus (aka @msykes).

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


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cursor-trail/ · Generated 2026-09-28 20:40 UTC by PageForge