Description
At a glance
Looking for Advanced Preloader v1.4.0? It is available here as a free GPL download for WordPress — 20+ active installs · updated September 29, 2026 · requires WordPress 5.0+ & PHP 7.0+.
The Advanced Preloader plugin adds customizable loading animations to your WordPress site, offering flexibility to match your design and branding needs.
Key Features
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Built-in CSS Loaders (new):
- 6 animated loaders: Spinner, Dual Ring, Bouncing Dots, Bars, Pulse and Progress Bar
- Pick one visually, set its color and size, and optionally add text
- Pure CSS, no image upload needed, and gentler for visitors who prefer reduced motion
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Display Rules (new):
- Show on every page, the homepage only, only on selected pages, or everywhere except selected pages
- Show on every page load, once per visit, or on the first visit only
- Optionally hide it for logged-in users
- Works with page caching plugins
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Multiple Display Options:
- Choose between Image, Text, Image + Text, Loader, or Loader + Text
- Four layout options: Image Over Text, Image Left to Text, Image Right to Text, Image Below Text
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Customizable Design:
- Background and text color customization
- Upload your own preloader image
- Add custom HTML text with multiple lines
- Random text line display option
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Performance Optimization:
- Lightweight and fast loading
- CSS animations for smooth performance
- Customizable animation speed
- Delay time configuration
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Responsive Preview:
- Live preview in admin panel
- Laptop-style responsive preview window
- Real-time updates as you customize
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Advanced Controls:
- Enable/disable preloader with one click
- Media uploader integration
- Color picker for easy color selection
Contributing
We welcome contributions from the WordPress community! If you’d like to contribute to this plugin, please visit our GitHub repository:
- Fork the repository
- Create a feature branch
- Make your improvements
- Submit a pull request
Please follow WordPress coding standards and include documentation for any new features.
Support
For support, feature requests, or bug reports, please:
* Visit our GitHub repository
* Open an issue on GitHub
* Contact us through our website
Let’s make WordPress better together!
License
This plugin is licensed under the GPLv2 or later. This means you’re free to use, modify, and distribute this software as long as you preserve the GPL license terms.
Source code available on GitHub: https://github.com/sanjuacodez/advanced-preloader
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I download Advanced Preloader?
Advanced Preloader 1.4.0 is the latest version. It is a WordPress plugin you can download here free of charge under the GPL license, with the complete feature set included and no trial limitations.
Does Advanced Preloader cost anything?
No. Advanced Preloader 1.4.0 is 100% free — the full GPL version, not a trial or demo. There are no download limits, no accounts to create, and no upsells during the download.
How do I install Advanced Preloader 1.4.0?
Download the ZIP file from this page, then in your WordPress dashboard go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin, choose the file, click Install Now, then Activate. The plugin works immediately after activation — no license key or extra setup is required for the core features.
What are the requirements for Advanced Preloader?
Advanced Preloader 1.4.0 requires WordPress 5.0 or higher and PHP 7.0 or higher. Most modern WordPress hosts already meet these versions. Running older versions may cause features to break, so update WordPress and PHP first if your site is behind.
When was Advanced Preloader last updated?
Version 1.4.0 was last updated on September 29, 2026. This page is refreshed automatically, so the download here always matches the newest version we have verified.
Is the Advanced Preloader download safe?
The file is sourced directly from the official WordPress.org repository — the same file the developer published. It is served unmodified, so what you install here is byte-identical to the official release.
Technical details
| Version | 1.4.0 |
|---|---|
| Last updated | September 29, 2026 |
| Active installs | 20+ |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0 or higher |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 or higher |
| Author | Sanjay Shankar |
| Tags | animation, loading, performance, preloader, ux |
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