# Fade

> Fade has 100+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews and 105 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 32/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Fade shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

**Add fade effect to wordpress easily, CSS3 only, without JavaScript! custom fade color and time, easy to use, compatible with all major browsers.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 5,155
- **Downloads (30 days):** 105 (+19.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 3 reviews
- **Health score:** 32/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Aug 13, 2024
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.6.9
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.4.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Alobaidi (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/alobaidi/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/fade/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [CSS3](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/css3/) | #12 | 35 |
| [effect](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/effect/) | #4 | 36 |
| [fade](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/fade/) | #3 | 11 |
| [fade effect](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/fade-effect/) | #1 | 1 |
| [preloader](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/preloader/) | #14 | 55 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| CSS3 | #74 | 383 |
| effect | >100 | 4,533 |
| fade | #45 | 984 |
| fade effect | #40 | 548 |
| preloader | #87 | 278 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Image Hover Effects For WPBakery Page Builder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/image-hover-effects-visual-composer-extension/) | 3K+ | 4.3/5 (14) | Sep 17, 2025 | 46/100 |
| 2 | [Easy Textillate](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-textillate/) | 1K+ | 4.8/5 (15) | May 19, 2025 | 47/100 |
| 3 | [Progress Bar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/progress-bar/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (24) | Sep 13, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 4 | [SmartText Rotator – Add Motion to Your Words](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/css3-rotating-words/) | 1K+ | 3.5/5 (11) | May 24, 2025 | 42/100 |
| 5 | [Page Transition](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/page-transition/) | 700+ | 4.5/5 (33) | Sep 15, 2014 | 42/100 |
| 6 | [Nice page transition](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/nice-page-transition/) | 700+ | 4.2/5 (6) | Aug 15, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 7 | [Standout CSS3 Buttons](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/standout-css3-buttons/) | 500+ | 4.4/5 (11) | Jan 20, 2015 | 37/100 |
| 8 | [Amazing WPBakery Page Builder Addons](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/amazing-wpbakery-page-builder-addons/) | 100+ | 3/5 (2) | Aug 20, 2020 | 26/100 |
| 9 | [Sliding Enquiry Form](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sliding-enquiry-form/) | 100+ | 4.9/5 (8) | Mar 18, 2018 | 37/100 |
| 10 | [HTML5 Slideshow Presentations](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/html5-slideshow-presentations/) | 100+ | 5/5 (4) | Sep 27, 2013 | 32/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Fade safe to use in 2026?
Fade shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Fade?
Fade is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 5,155 times since it launched in October 2015. It was downloaded 105 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Fade work with WordPress 7.1?
Fade is officially tested up to WordPress 6.6.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Fade last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on August 13, 2024 (2 years ago).

### Who makes Fade?
Fade is developed and maintained by Alobaidi.

### What are the best alternatives to Fade?
The most popular alternatives to Fade are Image Hover Effects For WPB… (3K+ installs), Easy Textillate (1K+ installs) and Progress Bar (1K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/fade/ · Generated 2026-10-04 22:52 UTC by PageForge