uLoader – A Simple Preloader vs HF-Preloader-Awesome (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
uLoader – A Simple Preloader
5(1)
70 active installs
Free
Updated 5 years ago
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, uLoader – A Simple Preloader has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) and leads in active installations (70 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. uLoader – A Simple Preloader has accumulated 4.6K+ total downloads while HF-Preloader-Awesome has 1.9K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | uLoader – A Simple Preloader | HF-Preloader-Awesome | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 1 | ► | 2 |
| Active Installs | 70 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 4.6K+ | ◄ | 1.9K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 5 years ago | ◄ | 10 years ago |
| First Released | 2020 | 2015 | |
| Age | 6 years | 11 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.2+ | 3.0.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.2+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.0.0 | 1.2 |
Rating
5/5uLoader – A Simple Preloader
HF-Preloader-Awesome5/5
Total Reviews
1uLoader – A Simple Preloader
►HF-Preloader-Awesome2
Active Installs
70uLoader – A Simple Preloader
◄HF-Preloader-Awesome10
Total Downloads
4.6K+uLoader – A Simple Preloader
◄HF-Preloader-Awesome1.9K+
Support Resolution
N/AuLoader – A Simple Preloader
HF-Preloader-AwesomeN/A
Last Updated
5 years agouLoader – A Simple Preloader
◄HF-Preloader-Awesome10 years ago
First Released
2020uLoader – A Simple Preloader
HF-Preloader-Awesome2015
Age
6 yearsuLoader – A Simple Preloader
HF-Preloader-Awesome11 years
WP Requires
5.2+uLoader – A Simple Preloader
HF-Preloader-Awesome3.0.1+
PHP Requires
7.2+uLoader – A Simple Preloader
HF-Preloader-Awesomefalse+
Business Model
FreeuLoader – A Simple Preloader
HF-Preloader-AwesomeFree
Latest Version
1.0.0uLoader – A Simple Preloader
HF-Preloader-Awesome1.2
Rating Breakdown
uLoader – A Simple Preloader
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
HF-Preloader-Awesome
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is uLoader – A Simple Preloader or HF-Preloader-Awesome more popular?
uLoader – A Simple Preloader has 70 active installations while HF-Preloader-Awesome has 10. uLoader – A Simple Preloader is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — uLoader – A Simple Preloader or HF-Preloader-Awesome?
uLoader – A Simple Preloader has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews, while HF-Preloader-Awesome has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are uLoader – A Simple Preloader and HF-Preloader-Awesome free?
uLoader – A Simple Preloader is free and HF-Preloader-Awesome is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — uLoader – A Simple Preloader or HF-Preloader-Awesome?
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?
uLoader – A Simple Preloader was last updated 5 years ago and HF-Preloader-Awesome was last updated 10 years ago.
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