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:
- Easy to use – set up your preloader in just 3 steps.
- Upload your own GIF image or choose from 2 free templates.
- Customize preloader size and background color.
- Select where to show the preloader (entire site, blog page, posts, etc).
- Choose who sees the preloader: everyone, visitors only, or logged in users only.
- Works with any WordPress theme – no need to re-integrate after theme updates or changes.
- Compatible with all major browsers.
- Lightweight and optimized for performance.
- Clear documentation and helpful FAQ section.
- Upgrade to Premium version to get flexible display options, 30+ professional templates, and other features.
Live Demo & Usage Guide
Screenshots
General Options.
Installation
Installation & Configuration
- Upload the ‘the-preloader’ folder to the ‘/wp-content/plugins/’ directory.
- Activate the plugin through the Plugins menu in WordPress.
- Go to the Preloader menu > General tab, enable the preloader, upload your GIF image, and adjust its settings.
- Or, go to the Templates tab to choose from two free templates.
- 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).
- Save changes.
- 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.
FAQ
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FAQ
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For common issues and helpful tips, go to Preloader > FAQ tab.
Reviews
মে 25, 2025
1 reply
such simple thing as preloader, didn’t expect so many affiliate links
সেপ্টেম্বর 18, 2024
Preloader got stuck and never disappeared to display the website. Also you are limited to 128x128px
জুন 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.
অগাস্ট 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(
'<a href="http://wp-plugins.in/the-preloader" target="_blank">Explanation of Use</a>',
'<a href="http://www.elegantthemes.com/affiliates/idevaffiliate.php?id=24967&tid1=preloader_plugin_m&url=35248" target="_blank">Elegant Themes</a>',
'<a href="https://www.bluehost.com/track/wptime/preloader-plugin-m" target="_blank">Bluehost</a>',
'<a href="http://wp-plugins.in" target="_blank">More Plugins</a>'
);
$links = array_merge( $links, $new_links );
}
return $links;
}
add_filter( 'plugin_row_meta', 'WPTime_preloader_plugin_row_meta', 10, 2 );
জুন 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.
জুন 2, 2020
Not sure what’s up with this plug in but when I added the code <div id=”wptime-plugin-preloader”></div> after <body> in header.php, the website died. Tried different locations in header.php file, but kills website mo matter where it is placed.
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Contributors & Developers
“Preloader” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
Contributors
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Changelog
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
1.0.9
- Fixed header.php file URL in settings page.
- 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
- Added support for Front Page.
- Added support for 404 Error Page.
1.0.3
- Added conditional JavaScript loading.
1.0.2
- Fixed critical issue.
- Added new display location settings (homepage only, posts only, etc.).
- Added PHP file protection.
- Added uninstall functionality.
1.0.1
- Removed is_admin() function.
1.0.0
- Initial release.