WP Custom Cursors | WordPress Cursor… vs Cursor Trail (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
WP Custom Cursors | WordPress Cursor…
10K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, WP Custom Cursors | WordPress Cursor… has a higher user rating (5/5 from 4 reviews) and leads in active installations (10K+ vs 100). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Custom Cursors | WordPress Cursor… has accumulated 61K+ total downloads while Cursor Trail has 10K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP Custom Cursors | WordPress Cursor… | Cursor Trail | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 4 | ◄ | 3 |
| Active Installs | 10K+ | ◄ | 100 |
| Total Downloads | 61K+ | ◄ | 10K+ |
| Support Resolution | 0% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 years ago | ► | 11 months ago |
| First Released | 2021 | 2011 | |
| Age | 5 years | 15 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.2+ | 2.8+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.2+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.3 | 1.1 |
Rating Breakdown
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Recent Reviews
WP Custom Cursors | WordPress Cursor… Reviews
Perfect!
Great plugin, easy to use!If there are problems, errors or bugs the author is super fast to answer and fix them! This topic was modified 2 years, 10 months ago by marppa.
I’ve been looking for a plug-in like this one for a while
I have tried a few others but I really love this one! Keep up the great work! Leanne
Fantastic
Fantastic plugin works out of the box.
Cursor Trail Reviews
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