WP Fakeloader
WP Fakeloader is a simple and customizable wordpress preloader plugin based on fakeloader js.
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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.
- Small user base (20+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 9 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.7 (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 WP Fakeloader stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| preloader | >100 |
| wordpress fakeloader | #1 |
| wordpress preloader | >100 |
| WP Fakeloader | #1 |
| wp preloader | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 2 reviews
About WP Fakeloader
From the official readme · v1.2Description
WP Fakeloader is an awesome Preloader based on Fakeloader JS. This is simple to customize and super lightweight plugin for wordpress website with some nice predefined spinner.
Uses
Using WP Fakeloader by Shortcode [fakeloader] with calling do_shortcode() method in your template header file.
<?php echo do_shortcode("[fakeloader]"); ?>
Features
- 7 Predefined spinner
- Control CSS z-index property
- Set Loader Background color
- Set Loader image (support almost all type, recommend gif and png )
- Enable or disable Loader image
- Administrative options
- Easy to Use
- Easy to customize
Live Demo
- WP Fakeloader Demo: http://www.softyardbd.com/wp-fakeloader/
Youtube Video
- WP Fakeloader Youtube Video Link: comming soon
Installation
- Download the zip file and install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly.
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/plugin-namedirectory. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress
Changelog
1.1
- Add plugin action links
- Fix broken links
1.0
- First Release.
Screenshots
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FAQ
WP Fakeloader: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 19, 2026
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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