WH Loader
A sleek Windows 11 style preloader for your website. Fully customizable brand name and colors via the WordPress dashboard.
Use with caution
WH Loader works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Is rated 5/5 and was last updated 6 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.9 (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 WH Loader stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| animation | >100 |
| branding | >100 |
| loader | #45 |
| preloader | #78 |
| spinner | #52 |
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 2 reviews
About WH Loader
From the official readme · v1.2Description
WH Loader is a professional, high-performance Windows 11 style preloader designed for brand consistency and user experience. It features a sleek 4-pane animated block sequence that circles smoothly while your website loads.
Fully customizable via the WordPress Dashboard, WH Loader allows you to change the background color, brand name, and accent colors to match your identity perfectly.
Installation
- Upload the
wh-loaderfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
- Navigate to Settings > WH Loader to customize your brand name and colors.
Frequently asked questions
Does it affect SEO?
No, the loader is designed to fade out once the DOM is ready and does not prevent search engines from crawling your content.
Can I change the speed?
Currently, the speed is optimized for a premium feel (2.4s cycle), but you can request this feature in future updates.
Changelog
1.1
- Added Dashboard Settings menu.
- Added customization for Brand Name, Background, and Spinner colors.
- Improved fade-out logic for better UX.
1.0
- Initial release.
Screenshots
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FAQ
WH Loader: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 30, 2026
Is WH Loader free?
Yes. WH Loader is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is WH Loader safe to use in 2026?
WH Loader works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Is rated 5/5 and was last updated 6 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.
How many websites use WH Loader?
WH Loader is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 423 times since it launched in January 2026. It was downloaded 43 times in the last 30 days.
Does WH Loader work with WordPress 7.1?
WH Loader 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 WH Loader need?
WH Loader requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was WH Loader last updated?
The latest version, 1.2, was released on April 11, 2026 (6 months ago).
Who makes WH Loader?
WH Loader is developed and maintained by Jubayer Hossain.
What are the best alternatives to WH Loader?
The most popular alternatives to WH Loader are Blocks Animation: CSS Anima… (90K+ installs), Greenshift (70K+ installs) and UiCore Animate (40K+ installs).
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