Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Preloader currently ranks #1406 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1404, first reached on Oct 9, 2026.
- Active installs grew from 10K+ when we started tracking it in July 2026 to 20K+ today — it crossed the 20K+ mark around August 2026.
- It is averaging 54 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 5% versus the month before (52/day).
- The latest release, v2.0.2, shipped on Aug 21, 2026 (57 days ago) — release #4 since the plugin joined the directory in 2015.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #1406 |
| 2026-09-30 | #1410 |
| 2026-08-31 | #1429 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1457 |
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 | 20,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 20,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 10,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 10,000 |
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 | 55 |
| 2026-09-30 | 81 |
| 2026-08-31 | 48 |
| 2026-07-31 | 54 |
| 2026-06-30 | 46 |
| 2026-05-31 | 47 |
| 2026-04-30 | 55 |
| 2026-03-31 | 66 |
| 2026-02-28 | 38 |
| 2026-01-31 | 58 |
| 2025-12-31 | 48 |
| 2025-11-30 | 52 |
| 2025-10-31 | 89 |
| 2025-09-30 | 264 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Alobaidi |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.0.2 |
| Versions released | 4 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-21 |
| Added to directory | 2015-07-05 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.8+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
The ultimate Preloader plugin for WordPress. Smart, flexible, and made for easy control. Add a preloader to your website easily in only 3 steps.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Preloader?
WordPress.org reports 20K+ active installs.
How popular is Preloader?
As of October 16, 2026, Preloader ranks #1406 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #1404.
When was Preloader last updated?
Preloader was last updated on August 21, 2026 (version 2.0.2). It has shipped 4 releases in total.
Who makes Preloader?
Preloader is developed by Alobaidi. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in July 2015.
