# DoBar – A Beautiful Loading Bar for WordPress

> DoBar has 10+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 60 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 39/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** DoBar shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 39/100 on our health check.

**Simply display a loading bar to your fontend and backend pages.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 1,985
- **Downloads (30 days):** 60 (+71.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 39/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.3
- **Last updated:** Jun 16, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.8.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** WPDO (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/wpdo5ea/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/dobar/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [loader](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/loader/) | #31 | 44 |
| [Loading process bar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/loading-process-bar/) | #1 | 1 |
| [loading screen](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/loading-screen/) | #10 | 17 |
| [page loading](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/page-loading/) | #3 | 4 |
| [progress bar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/progress-bar/) | #24 | 74 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| loader | >100 | 1,539 |
| Loading process bar | #58 | 737 |
| loading screen | >100 | 5,586 |
| page loading | >100 | 9,063 |
| progress bar | >100 | 2,169 |

## Version adoption

- 1.3: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Preloader](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/the-preloader/) | 20K+ | 4.1/5 (41) | Aug 21, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 2 | [Safelayout Cute Preloader – CSS3 WordPress Preloader](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/safelayout-cute-preloader/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (83) | Sep 21, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 3 | [Page Loader](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/page-loader/) | 2K+ | 4.9/5 (8) | Aug 22, 2024 | 40/100 |
| 4 | [Preloader Awesome – Page Loading Animation with Spinner & Gif](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/preloader-awesome/) | 1K+ | 1/5 (1) | Jun 25, 2024 | 22/100 |
| 5 | [WP Page Loading](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-page-loading/) | 700+ | 4.5/5 (4) | May 26, 2025 | 42/100 |
| 6 | [PageLoader Lite – Loading Screen](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pageloader-lite/) | 700+ | 4.2/5 (5) | Aug 4, 2022 | 36/100 |
| 7 | [ionCube Tester Plus](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ioncube-tester-plus/) | 300+ | 5/5 (2) | Jan 11, 2026 | 48/100 |
| 8 | [Loading Bar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/loading-bar/) | 200+ | 4.9/5 (8) | Aug 20, 2016 | 38/100 |
| 9 | [WP PleaseWait – Loading Screen](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-pleasewait/) | 100+ | 5/5 (5) | Nov 10, 2020 | 37/100 |
| 10 | [Custom Preloader](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpcustom-preloader/) | 100+ | 4.5/5 (2) | Apr 8, 2025 | 34/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is DoBar safe to use in 2026?
DoBar shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 39/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use DoBar?
DoBar is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,985 times since it launched in January 2021. It was downloaded 60 times in the last 30 days.

### Does DoBar work with WordPress 7.1?
DoBar 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 DoBar last updated?
The latest version, 1.3, was released on June 16, 2025 (1 year ago).

### Who makes DoBar?
DoBar is developed and maintained by WPDO.

### What are the best alternatives to DoBar?
The most popular alternatives to DoBar are Preloader (20K+ installs), Safelayout Cute Preloader (10K+ installs) and Page Loader (2K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dobar/ · Generated 2026-10-01 06:52 UTC by PageForge