# Custom Cursor For WP

> Custom Cursor For WP has 1K+ active installs, a 4.5/5 rating from 4 reviews and 157 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 33/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Custom Cursor For WP shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 4.5/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.

**Custom Cursor For WP – Help you to customize your WordPress website cursor or mouse pointer and It’s very easy to use. You get a variety of cursor options to choose from like the animated cursor, WordPress dashicon icon…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 1K+
- **Total downloads:** 20,309
- **Downloads (30 days):** 157 (+14.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.5/5 from 4 reviews
- **Health score:** 33/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Jan 31, 2022
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.9.18
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.7+, PHP 5.2.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Softices (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/softices/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/custom-cursor-for-wp/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [animated cursor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/animated-cursor/) | #2 | 2 |
| [cursor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cursor/) | #2 | 31 |
| [custom cursor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom-cursor/) | #3 | 15 |
| [cutom mouse pointer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cutom-mouse-pointer/) | #1 | 1 |
| [pointer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/pointer/) | #1 | 4 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| animated cursor | #81 | 124 |
| cursor | >100 | 919 |
| custom cursor | >100 | 650 |
| cutom mouse pointer | #1 | 1 |
| pointer | >100 | 545 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Ultimate Cursor – Interactive and Animated Custom Cursor and Background Effects Toolkit](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ultimate-cursor/) | 3K+ | 4.5/5 (4) | Sep 5, 2026 | 77/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Custom Cursor For WP free?
Yes. Custom Cursor For WP is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Custom Cursor For WP safe to use in 2026?
Custom Cursor For WP shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 4.5/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Custom Cursor For WP?
Custom Cursor For WP is active on 1K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 20,309 times since it launched in January 2022. It was downloaded 157 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Custom Cursor For WP work with WordPress 7.1?
Custom Cursor For WP is officially tested up to WordPress 5.9.18, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Custom Cursor For WP need?
Custom Cursor For WP requires PHP 5.2.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Custom Cursor For WP last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on January 31, 2022 (5 years ago).

### Who makes Custom Cursor For WP?
Custom Cursor For WP is developed and maintained by Softices.

### What are the best alternatives to Custom Cursor For WP?
The most popular alternatives to Custom Cursor For WP are Ultimate Cursor (3K+ installs).


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