Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- LoftLoader currently ranks #599 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #591, first reached on Aug 17, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 70K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 166 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 11% versus the month before (186/day).
- The latest release, v2.5.3, shipped on May 18, 2026 (152 days ago) — release #33 since the plugin joined the directory in 2016.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #599 |
| 2026-09-30 | #597 |
| 2026-08-31 | #594 |
| 2026-07-31 | #593 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 70,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 70,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 70,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 70,000 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | 154 |
| 2026-09-30 | 200 |
| 2026-08-31 | 296 |
| 2026-07-31 | 234 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Websites using LoftLoader
Detected on 1 of the sites scanned with our theme detector. Live screenshots, so they may lag the site.
Details
| Author | loftocean |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.5.3 |
| Versions released | 33 |
| Last updated | 2026-05-18 |
| Added to directory | 2016-03-01 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
An easy to use plugin to add an animated preloader to your website with fully customisations.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use LoftLoader?
WordPress.org reports 70K+ active installs.
How popular is LoftLoader?
As of October 16, 2026, LoftLoader ranks #599 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #591.
When was LoftLoader last updated?
LoftLoader was last updated on May 18, 2026 (version 2.5.3). It has shipped 33 releases in total.
Who makes LoftLoader?
LoftLoader is developed by loftocean. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in March 2016.
