# WP Preloader

> WP Preloader has 100+ active installs, a 4/5 rating from 4 reviews and 193 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 50/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** WP Preloader works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 50/100 on our health check.

**A simple, responsive and customizable WordPress preloader with CSS spinners, logo, progress bar, gradient backgrounds, exit animations and more.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 5,775
- **Downloads (30 days):** 193 (+7.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4/5 from 4 reviews
- **Health score:** 50/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 2.1.1
- **Last updated:** May 14, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.9.9
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** forgeo.dev (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/mamunitiw/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-preloader/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [loading screen](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/loading-screen/) | #5 | 17 |
| [page loader](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/page-loader/) | #4 | 19 |
| [preload](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/preload/) | #14 | 37 |
| [preloader](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/preloader/) | #13 | 54 |
| [spinner](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/spinner/) | #4 | 11 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| loading screen | #42 | 5,564 |
| page loader | #44 | 1,411 |
| preload | #41 | 469 |
| preloader | #8 | 277 |
| spinner | #11 | 652 |

## Version adoption

- 2.1: 93.6%
- 1.0: 6.4%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Safelayout Cute Preloader – CSS3 WordPress Preloader](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/safelayout-cute-preloader/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (83) | Sep 21, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 2 | [Preloader Awesome – Page Loading Animation with Spinner & Gif](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/preloader-awesome/) | 1K+ | 1/5 (1) | Jun 25, 2024 | 22/100 |
| 3 | [PageLoader Lite – Loading Screen](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pageloader-lite/) | 700+ | 4.2/5 (5) | Aug 4, 2022 | 36/100 |
| 4 | [DWL Preloader](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dwl-preloader/) | 200+ | 5/5 (4) | Apr 3, 2026 | 54/100 |
| 6 | [AboveWP Page Loader](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/abovewp-page-loader/) | 100+ | 5/5 (1) | Sep 4, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 7 | [KineticHub Page Loader – Preloader & Branded Loading Screen](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/kinetichub-page-loader/) | 30+ | — | Sep 6, 2026 | 62/100 |
| 8 | [Stylish Preloader](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/stylish-preloader/) | 20+ | — | Aug 22, 2020 | 24/100 |
| 9 | [W Auto Page Pre Loader](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/w-auto-page-preloader/) | 20+ | — | Jun 9, 2026 | 52/100 |
| 10 | [DoBar – A Beautiful Loading Bar for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dobar/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Jun 16, 2025 | 39/100 |
| 11 | [Loading Screen by Imoptimal](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/loading-screen-by-imoptimal/) | <10 | 5/5 (1) | Oct 28, 2020 | 28/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is WP Preloader safe to use in 2026?
WP Preloader works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 50/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP Preloader?
WP Preloader is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 5,775 times since it launched in April 2016. It was downloaded 193 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP Preloader work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Preloader 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 WP Preloader need?
WP Preloader requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was WP Preloader last updated?
The latest version, 2.1.1, was released on May 14, 2026 (5 months ago).

### Who makes WP Preloader?
WP Preloader is developed and maintained by forgeo.dev.

### What are the best alternatives to WP Preloader?
The most popular alternatives to WP Preloader are Safelayout Cute Preloader (10K+ installs), Preloader Awesome (1K+ installs) and PageLoader Lite (700+ installs).


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