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Preloader Awesome – Page Loading Animation with Spinner & Gif

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Design & Themes / Themes & Templates

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

Preloader Awesome – Page Loading Animation with Spinner & Gif Review - In-Depth Analysis

Preloader Awesome creates engaging page loading animations for your WordPress site. Choose from built-in loaders or upload your own GIF. Customize styles easily without coding.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.6/10

User Rating

1/5 (based on 1+ reviews)

Active Installations

1,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

Preloader Awesome is a fantastic preloader plugin for WordPress that helps you create loading animations while your website page is loading. You can use it as a welcome screen to engage users. Preloader Awesome is easy to use with an extensive choice of loader styles.

If you need a beautiful element to complement your website's beauty, Preloader Awesome will be the perfect choice for you. There are many loading animation templates and transitions that this preloader plugin provides. It is also possible for you to customize according to your needs.

With ten default CSS loaders plus 14 transition styles, you can create your loading screen animations in under 5 minutes. This plugin allows you to create unique loading for each of your site's pages without coding.

Comparing to Alternatives

Preloader Awesome offers page loading animations but falls short compared to other plugins in the same category. Here are some notable alternatives to consider.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Includes multiple default CSS loaders and transition styles, though fewer than promised
Supports both spinner and GIF animations
Lightweight with minimal security risks
Has a pro version offering additional features

Weaknesses

Does not deliver on promised number of loaders and transitions
No visible animation effect upon page load as reported by users
Limited user base with very low ratings
Lacks recent positive user feedback

User Sentiment Analysis

With only one rating at 1 star, user sentiment is overwhelmingly negative, highlighting significant functionality issues.

Positive highlights

Common complaints

Plugin activates but no animation or loading effect is visible on the website
Promises more loaders and transition styles than actually available

Weaknesses

Fails to provide expected animations during page load
Discrepancy between advertised features and actual functionality
Very low user satisfaction with no positive reviews

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users looking for a simple preloader plugin with basic animation options and willing to test the pro version for enhanced features.

Not ideal for

Those who require reliable and fully functional loading animations or expect the full range of advertised features; users seeking well-supported and highly rated plugins should consider alternatives.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes a limited set of CSS loaders and transition styles, fewer than advertised.

Pro version

Offers additional loaders, transition styles, and possibly enhanced customization options, though details are not clearly promoted.

Final Verdict

Preloader Awesome currently suffers from significant functionality issues, with users reporting no visible loading animations despite activation. The plugin does not meet its advertised feature set, leading to poor user satisfaction and a very low rating.

While it has a low security risk and a pro version, the lack of reliable performance and better alternatives available make it a less favorable choice for those seeking effective page loading animations. Users should consider other plugins with stronger user feedback and proven functionality.