Imsanity vs Ultimate Preloader (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Imsanity has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 291 reviews) and leads in active installations (200K+ vs 60). Both are free WordPress plugins. Imsanity has accumulated 4.5M+ total downloads while Ultimate Preloader has 11K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Imsanity | Ultimate Preloader | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.9/5 | ◄ | 3.5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 291 | ◄ | 6 |
| Active Installs | 200K+ | ◄ | 60 |
| Total Downloads | 4.5M+ | ◄ | 11K+ |
| Support Resolution | 50% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 month ago | ◄ | 13 years ago |
| First Released | 2011 | 2013 | |
| Age | 15 years | 13 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.6+ | 3.3+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.9.0 | 1.1 |
Rating
4.9/5Imsanity
◄Ultimate Preloader3.5/5
Total Reviews
291Imsanity
◄Ultimate Preloader6
Active Installs
200K+Imsanity
◄Ultimate Preloader60
Total Downloads
4.5M+Imsanity
◄Ultimate Preloader11K+
Support Resolution
50%Imsanity
Ultimate PreloaderN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoImsanity
◄Ultimate Preloader13 years ago
First Released
2011Imsanity
Ultimate Preloader2013
Age
15 yearsImsanity
Ultimate Preloader13 years
WP Requires
6.6+Imsanity
Ultimate Preloader3.3+
PHP Requires
7.4+Imsanity
Ultimate Preloaderfalse+
Business Model
FreeImsanity
Ultimate PreloaderFree
Latest Version
2.9.0Imsanity
Ultimate Preloader1.1
Rating Breakdown
Imsanity
4.9/5(291 reviews)
5
95%
4
3%
3
0%
2
1%
1
1%
Ultimate Preloader
3.5/5(6 reviews)
5
50%
4
17%
3
0%
2
0%
1
33%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Imsanity Reviews
by robertgray
It works
It just works 🙂
by edgarro
The best!
Very, very useful.
by Topher
Perfect
This plugin does exactly what it says. It also works with WebP, so combined with Cimo you have a perfect scenario for a health media library.
Ultimate Preloader Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Imsanity or Ultimate Preloader more popular?
Imsanity has 200K+ active installations while Ultimate Preloader has 60. Imsanity is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Imsanity or Ultimate Preloader?
Imsanity has a 4.9/5 rating from 291 reviews, while Ultimate Preloader has a 3.5/5 rating from 6 reviews.
Are Imsanity and Ultimate Preloader free?
Imsanity is free and Ultimate Preloader is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Imsanity or Ultimate Preloader?
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?
Imsanity was last updated 1 month ago and Ultimate Preloader was last updated 13 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.