# WP Fakeloader

> WP Fakeloader has 20+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 168 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 31/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WP Fakeloader shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

**WP Fakeloader is a simple and customizable wordpress preloader plugin based on fakeloader js.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 12,397
- **Downloads (30 days):** 168 (+5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 31/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.2
- **Last updated:** May 15, 2017
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.7.38
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.5+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Md. Shamim Shahnewaz (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/mdshamimshahnewaz/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-fakeloader/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [preloader](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/preloader/) | #31 | 56 |
| [wordpress fakeloader](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wordpress-fakeloader/) | #1 | 1 |
| [wordpress preloader](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wordpress-preloader/) | #4 | 8 |
| [WP Fakeloader](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wp-fakeloader/) | #1 | 1 |
| [wp preloader](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wp-preloader/) | #2 | 5 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| preloader | >100 | 286 |
| wordpress fakeloader | #1 | 1 |
| wordpress preloader | >100 | 278 |
| WP Fakeloader | #1 | 1 |
| wp preloader | >100 | 251 |

## Version adoption

- 1.2: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [LoftLoader](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/loftloader/) | 70K+ | 4.5/5 (33) | May 18, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 2 | [Preloader](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/the-preloader/) | 20K+ | 4.1/5 (41) | Aug 21, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 3 | [Safelayout Cute Preloader – CSS3 WordPress Preloader](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/safelayout-cute-preloader/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (84) | Sep 21, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 4 | [Flat Preloader](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/flat-preloader/) | 3K+ | 4.6/5 (18) | May 2, 2023 | 38/100 |
| 5 | [Page Loading Effects](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/page-loading-effects/) | 2K+ | 4.9/5 (11) | Jan 19, 2023 | 40/100 |
| 6 | [Preloader Awesome – Page Loading Animation with Spinner & Gif](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/preloader-awesome/) | 1K+ | 1/5 (1) | Jun 25, 2024 | 22/100 |
| 7 | [BH Custom CSS3 Preloader – Just play and play](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bh-custom-preloader/) | 700+ | 3.8/5 (6) | Oct 16, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 8 | [WP Page Loading](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-page-loading/) | 700+ | 4.5/5 (4) | May 26, 2025 | 42/100 |
| 9 | [PageLoader Lite – Loading Screen](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pageloader-lite/) | 700+ | 4.2/5 (5) | Aug 4, 2022 | 36/100 |
| 10 | [DWL Preloader](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dwl-preloader/) | 200+ | 5/5 (4) | Apr 3, 2026 | 48/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is WP Fakeloader safe to use in 2026?
WP Fakeloader shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP Fakeloader?
WP Fakeloader is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 12,397 times since it launched in April 2016. It was downloaded 168 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP Fakeloader work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Fakeloader is officially tested up to WordPress 4.7.38, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was WP Fakeloader last updated?
The latest version, 1.2, was released on May 15, 2017 (9 years ago).

### Who makes WP Fakeloader?
WP Fakeloader is developed and maintained by Md. Shamim Shahnewaz.

### What are the best alternatives to WP Fakeloader?
The most popular alternatives to WP Fakeloader are LoftLoader (70K+ installs), Preloader (20K+ installs) and Safelayout Cute Preloader (10K+ installs).


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