Fade
Add fade effect to wordpress easily, CSS3 only, without JavaScript! custom fade color and time, easy to use, compatible with all major browsers.
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.
- Small user base (100+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 2 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.6 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Fade stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| CSS3 | #74 |
| effect | >100 |
| fade | #45 |
| fade effect | #40 |
| preloader | #87 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 3 reviews
About Fade
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
Fade
Add fade effect to wordpress easily, CSS3 only, without JavaScript! custom fade color and time, easy to use, compatible with all major browsers.
The Features
- Fade effect using CSS3.
- Without JavaScript.
- Custom fade color and time.
- Compatible with all major browsers.
- Easy to use.
Live Demo
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Installation
Installation
- Upload ‘fade’ folder to the ‘/wp-content/plugins/’ directory.
- Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
- Now read explanation of use.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ
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FAQ
Fade: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 4, 2026
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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