Active installs
10K+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#1429
Peak #1429
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
293K
Days tracked
37
1 day▲ 2
7 days▲ 2
30 days▲ 20
90 days—
Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Preloader currently ranks #1429 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- The latest release, v2.0.2, shipped on Aug 21, 2026 (10 days ago) — release #4 since the plugin joined the directory in 2015.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | 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
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 10K+ active installs.
How popular is Preloader?
As of August 31, 2026, Preloader ranks #1429 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
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.
