Title: Preloader
Author: Alobaidi
Published: July 5, 2015
Last modified: December 5, 2025
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# Preloader
By [Alobaidi](https://profiles.wordpress.org/alobaidi/)
[Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/the-preloader.2.0.2.zip)
* [Details](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/the-preloader/#description)
* [Reviews](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/the-preloader/#reviews)
* [Installation](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/the-preloader/#installation)
* [Development](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/the-preloader/#developers)
[Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/the-preloader/)
## Description
### Preloader
The ultimate Preloader plugin for WordPress. Smart, flexible, and made for easy
control.
Add a preloader to your website easily in only 3 steps. Simple, fast, and compatible
with all major browsers.
### Features
On June 19, 2025, we released version “2.0.0”. Features:
1. Easy to use – set up your preloader in just 3 steps.
2. Upload your own GIF image or choose from 2 free templates.
3. Customize preloader size and background color.
4. Select where to show the preloader (entire site, blog page, posts, etc).
5. Choose who sees the preloader: everyone, visitors only, or logged in users only.
6. Works with any WordPress theme – no need to re-integrate after theme updates or
changes.
7. Compatible with all major browsers.
8. Lightweight and optimized for performance.
9. Clear documentation and helpful FAQ section.
10. Upgrade to Premium version to get flexible display options, 30+ professional templates,
and other features.
### Live Demo & Usage Guide
* [Live Demo](https://wp-plugins.in/PreloaderPlugin)
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## Screenshots
* [[
* General Options.
## Installation
### Installation & Configuration
1. Upload the ‘the-preloader’ folder to the ‘/wp-content/plugins/’ directory.
2. Activate the plugin through the Plugins menu in WordPress.
3. Go to the Preloader menu > General tab, enable the preloader, upload your GIF image,
and adjust its settings.
4. Or, go to the Templates tab to choose from two free templates.
5. Go to the Display tab to select where to show the preloader (entire site, posts,
etc), and choose who sees the preloader (everyone, visitors only, or logged in
users only).
6. Save changes.
7. Clear your site’s cache if you’re using a caching plugin.
Finally, if the preloader doesn’t show, click on the “Integration” tab, and follow
the instructions there.
For common issues and helpful tips, check the FAQ tab.
[Usage Guide](https://wp-plugins.in/PreloaderPlugin)
## FAQ
### FAQ
For common issues and helpful tips, go to Preloader > FAQ tab.
* [Usage Guide](https://wp-plugins.in/PreloaderPlugin)
* [Contact us](https://wp-plugins.in/Contact).
## Reviews
### [So many affiliate spam](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/so-many-affiliate-spam/)
[Mohaymenul Islam](https://profiles.wordpress.org/mohaymenul/) May 25, 2025 1 reply
such simple thing as preloader, didn’t expect so many affiliate links
### [Got stuck on preloading screen](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/got-stuck-on-preloading-screen/)
[RED_Android](https://profiles.wordpress.org/red_android/) September 18, 2024
Preloader got stuck and never disappeared to display the website. Also you are limited
to 128x128px
### [Terrible, Don’t Waste Your Time.](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/terrible-dont-waste-your-time/)
[brian7997](https://profiles.wordpress.org/brian7997/) June 4, 2021
Couldn’t get it to work on a very basic WP install. Better preloader plugins to
choose from. Sadly it seems a quickly built plugin just designed to generate some
ad revenue and waste people’s time. Very little features. Requires editing your
theme files to work.
### [Spams Dashboard with Affiliate Links](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/spams-dashboard-with-affiliate-links/)
[Steve Pringle](https://profiles.wordpress.org/sipylus/) August 5, 2020
Not sure when this happened but now the Dashboard is littered with affiliates with
this installed. Current version installed: 1.0.9 Date noticed: 2020/08/04 // Add
plugin meta links function WPTime_preloader_plugin_row_meta( $links, $file ) { if(
strpos( $file, 'preloader.php' ) !== true ) { $new_links = array( 'Explanation of Use', 'Elegant Themes', 'Bluehost', 'More Plugins' ); $links = array_merge( $links,
$new_links ); } return $links; } add_filter( 'plugin_row_meta', 'WPTime_preloader_plugin_row_meta',
10, 2 );
### [Preloader stuck, only background color remaining](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/preloader-stuck-only-background-color-remaining/)
[whatanoisybird](https://profiles.wordpress.org/whatanoisybird/) June 17, 2020
Well, the preloader background does not disappear after the content of the page
has been loaded. Developer does not answer support requests on the support forum.
So you’d better try a plugin where you can have support in case of problem.
### [Code killed website when added to header.php](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/code-killed-website-when-added-to-header-php/)
[troyw2015](https://profiles.wordpress.org/troyw2015/) June 2, 2020
Not sure what’s up with this plug in but when I added the code after in header.php, the website died. Tried different
locations in header.php file, but kills website mo matter where it is placed. ***
PLUGIN DELETED***
[ Read all 41 reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/the-preloader/reviews/)
## Contributors & Developers
“Preloader” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this
plugin.
Contributors
* [ Alobaidi ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/alobaidi/)
[Translate “Preloader” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/the-preloader)
### Interested in development?
[Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/the-preloader/), check
out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/the-preloader/), or subscribe
to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/the-preloader/)
by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/the-preloader/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss).
## Changelog
#### 2.0.2
1. Improved performance.
The plugin is now faster with improved performance. After updating, no action is
required on your part.
#### 2.0.1
1. Optimized plugin initialization.
2. Added a new menu icon.
After updating, no action is required on your part. Enjoy!
#### 2.0.0
* Everything has changed in this version! Explore it yourself.
* Go to the Preloader menu > General tab, enable the Preloader and adjust your
settings.
* For common issues and helpful tips, go to Preloader > FAQ tab.
* [How to Use v2.0.0](https://wp-plugins.in/PreloaderPlugin)
#### 1.0.9
1. Fixed header.php file URL in settings page.
2. Improved preloader performance in JavaScript.
#### 1.0.8
* Preloader Image Size Extension is ready!
#### 1.0.7
* Added < noscript > tag in to hide preloader when JavaScript is disabled.
#### 1.0.6
* Fixed preloader delay issue.
* Note: After updating, please go to Plugins menu > Preloader and add the preloader
HTML element after the body tag in your theme’s header.php file.
#### 1.0.5
* Fixed script location – all scripts now properly loaded in head tag.
#### 1.0.4
1. Added support for Front Page.
2. Added support for 404 Error Page.
#### 1.0.3
* Added conditional JavaScript loading.
#### 1.0.2
1. Fixed critical issue.
2. Added new display location settings (homepage only, posts only, etc.).
3. Added PHP file protection.
4. Added uninstall functionality.
#### 1.0.1
* Removed is_admin() function.
#### 1.0.0
* Initial release.
## Meta
* Version **2.0.2**
* Last updated **4 months ago**
* Active installations **10,000+**
* WordPress version ** 5.8 or higher **
* Tested up to **6.9.4**
* PHP version ** 7.4 or higher **
* Language
* [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/the-preloader/)
* Tags
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[preloader](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/preloader/)
* [Advanced View](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/the-preloader/advanced/)
## Ratings
4.1 out of 5 stars.
* [ 30 5-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/the-preloader/reviews/?filter=5)
* [ 1 4-star review ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/the-preloader/reviews/?filter=4)
* [ 1 3-star review ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/the-preloader/reviews/?filter=3)
* [ 1 2-star review ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/the-preloader/reviews/?filter=2)
* [ 8 1-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/the-preloader/reviews/?filter=1)
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## Contributors
* [ Alobaidi ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/alobaidi/)
## Support
Got something to say? Need help?
[View support forum](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/the-preloader/)