AweSplash – Just Splash Page vs Preloading (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
AweSplash – Just Splash Page
3.4(8)
500 active installs
Free
Updated 8 years ago
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Preloading has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) while AweSplash – Just Splash Page leads in active installations (500 vs 20). Both are free WordPress plugins. AweSplash – Just Splash Page has accumulated 18K+ total downloads while Preloading has 6.7K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | AweSplash – Just Splash Page | Preloading | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3.4/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 8 | ◄ | 2 |
| Active Installs | 500 | ◄ | 20 |
| Total Downloads | 18K+ | ◄ | 6.7K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 8 years ago | ◄ | 12 years ago |
| First Released | 2017 | 2013 | |
| Age | 9 years | 13 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.3+ | 3.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.0.3 | 1.0 |
Rating
3.4/5AweSplash – Just Splash Page
►Preloading5/5
Total Reviews
8AweSplash – Just Splash Page
◄Preloading2
Active Installs
500AweSplash – Just Splash Page
◄Preloading20
Total Downloads
18K+AweSplash – Just Splash Page
◄Preloading6.7K+
Support Resolution
N/AAweSplash – Just Splash Page
PreloadingN/A
Last Updated
8 years agoAweSplash – Just Splash Page
◄Preloading12 years ago
First Released
2017AweSplash – Just Splash Page
Preloading2013
Age
9 yearsAweSplash – Just Splash Page
Preloading13 years
WP Requires
4.3+AweSplash – Just Splash Page
Preloading3.0+
PHP Requires
false+AweSplash – Just Splash Page
Preloadingfalse+
Business Model
FreeAweSplash – Just Splash Page
PreloadingFree
Latest Version
1.0.3AweSplash – Just Splash Page
Preloading1.0
Rating Breakdown
AweSplash – Just Splash Page
3.4/5(8 reviews)
5
50%
4
0%
3
13%
2
13%
1
25%
Preloading
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is AweSplash – Just Splash Page or Preloading more popular?
AweSplash – Just Splash Page has 500 active installations while Preloading has 20. AweSplash – Just Splash Page is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — AweSplash – Just Splash Page or Preloading?
AweSplash – Just Splash Page has a 3.4/5 rating from 8 reviews, while Preloading has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are AweSplash – Just Splash Page and Preloading free?
AweSplash – Just Splash Page is free and Preloading is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — AweSplash – Just Splash Page or Preloading?
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?
AweSplash – Just Splash Page was last updated 8 years ago and Preloading was last updated 12 years ago.
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