WP Mouse Custom Cursor vs Animated Mouse Cursor Trail (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Animated Mouse Cursor Trail
3.7(3)
100 active installs
Free
Updated 4 months ago
View Animated Mouse Cursor Trail Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, WP Mouse Custom Cursor has a higher user rating (4.3/5 from 3 reviews) and leads in active installations (200 vs 100). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Mouse Custom Cursor has accumulated 13K+ total downloads while Animated Mouse Cursor Trail has 10K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP Mouse Custom Cursor | Animated Mouse Cursor Trail | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.3/5 | ◄ | 3.7/5 |
| Total Reviews | 3 | 3 | |
| Active Installs | 200 | ◄ | 100 |
| Total Downloads | 13K+ | ◄ | 10K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 years ago | ► | 4 months ago |
| First Released | 2020 | 2018 | |
| Age | 6 years | 8 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.7+ | 5.5+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.0+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.2 | 2.0 |
Rating
4.3/5WP Mouse Custom Cursor
◄Animated Mouse Cursor Trail3.7/5
Total Reviews
3WP Mouse Custom Cursor
Animated Mouse Cursor Trail3
Active Installs
200WP Mouse Custom Cursor
◄Animated Mouse Cursor Trail100
Total Downloads
13K+WP Mouse Custom Cursor
◄Animated Mouse Cursor Trail10K+
Support Resolution
N/AWP Mouse Custom Cursor
Animated Mouse Cursor TrailN/A
Last Updated
3 years agoWP Mouse Custom Cursor
►Animated Mouse Cursor Trail4 months ago
First Released
2020WP Mouse Custom Cursor
Animated Mouse Cursor Trail2018
Age
6 yearsWP Mouse Custom Cursor
Animated Mouse Cursor Trail8 years
WP Requires
4.7+WP Mouse Custom Cursor
Animated Mouse Cursor Trail5.5+
PHP Requires
7.0+WP Mouse Custom Cursor
Animated Mouse Cursor Trail7.4+
Business Model
FreeWP Mouse Custom Cursor
Animated Mouse Cursor TrailFree
Latest Version
1.2WP Mouse Custom Cursor
Animated Mouse Cursor Trail2.0
Rating Breakdown
WP Mouse Custom Cursor
4.3/5(3 reviews)
5
67%
4
0%
3
33%
2
0%
1
0%
Animated Mouse Cursor Trail
3.7/5(3 reviews)
5
67%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
33%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WP Mouse Custom Cursor or Animated Mouse Cursor Trail more popular?
WP Mouse Custom Cursor has 200 active installations while Animated Mouse Cursor Trail has 100. WP Mouse Custom Cursor is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP Mouse Custom Cursor or Animated Mouse Cursor Trail?
WP Mouse Custom Cursor has a 4.3/5 rating from 3 reviews, while Animated Mouse Cursor Trail has a 3.7/5 rating from 3 reviews.
Are WP Mouse Custom Cursor and Animated Mouse Cursor Trail free?
WP Mouse Custom Cursor is free and Animated Mouse Cursor Trail is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP Mouse Custom Cursor or Animated Mouse Cursor Trail?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
WP Mouse Custom Cursor was last updated 3 years ago and Animated Mouse Cursor Trail was last updated 4 months ago.
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