# FaeCursor – Interaction Effects Toolkit

> FaeCursor has 300+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 139 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 48/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** FaeCursor works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 300+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 7 months ago, and scores 48/100 on our health check.

**Bring your WordPress site to life with interactive cursor, keyboard, and screen effects — built for smooth performance and full control.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 300+
- **Total downloads:** 4,476
- **Downloads (30 days):** 139 (+16.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 48/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.2.2
- **Last updated:** Feb 26, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.9.9
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.6+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** FaeCursor (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/faecursor/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/faecursor/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [cursor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cursor/) | #6 | 31 |
| [cursor plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cursor-plugin/) | #2 | 3 |
| [custom cursor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom-cursor/) | #6 | 15 |
| [mouse plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/mouse-plugin/) | #2 | 3 |
| [wordpress cursor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wordpress-cursor/) | #2 | 3 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| cursor | #25 | 919 |
| cursor plugin | #13 | 913 |
| custom cursor | #18 | 650 |
| mouse plugin | #10 | 1,367 |
| wordpress cursor | #20 | 889 |

## Version adoption

- 1.2: 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 |
| 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 |
| 11 | [Invizo MCP – Secure AI Connector for Claude, Codex, Cursor and WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/invizo-mcp/) | 100+ | 5/5 (1) | Jul 19, 2026 | 66/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is FaeCursor safe to use in 2026?
FaeCursor works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 300+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 7 months ago, and scores 48/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use FaeCursor?
FaeCursor is active on 300+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,476 times since it launched in January 2025. It was downloaded 139 times in the last 30 days.

### Does FaeCursor work with WordPress 7.1?
FaeCursor is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does FaeCursor need?
FaeCursor requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was FaeCursor last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.2, was released on February 26, 2026 (7 months ago).

### Who makes FaeCursor?
FaeCursor is developed and maintained by FaeCursor.

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


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