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Flat Preloader vs Insert Giphy Block (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Flat Preloader

Flat Preloader

4.6(18)

3.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 years ago
View Flat Preloader
VS
Insert Giphy Block

Insert Giphy Block

0(0)

700 active installs

Free

Updated 6 years ago
View Insert Giphy Block

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Flat Preloader has a higher user rating (4.6/5 from 18 reviews) and leads in active installations (3.0K+ vs 700). Both are free WordPress plugins. Flat Preloader has accumulated 84K+ total downloads while Insert Giphy Block has 13K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.6/5Flat Preloader
◄
Insert Giphy BlockN/A
Total Reviews
18Flat Preloader
◄
Insert Giphy Block0
Active Installs
3.0K+Flat Preloader
◄
Insert Giphy Block700
Total Downloads
84K+Flat Preloader
◄
Insert Giphy Block13K+
Support Resolution
N/AFlat Preloader
Insert Giphy BlockN/A
Last Updated
2 years agoFlat Preloader
◄
Insert Giphy Block6 years ago
First Released
2016Flat Preloader
Insert Giphy Block2020
Age
10 yearsFlat Preloader
Insert Giphy Block6 years
WP Requires
4.6+Flat Preloader
Insert Giphy Block5.3.2+
PHP Requires
false+Flat Preloader
Insert Giphy Blockfalse+
Business Model
FreeFlat Preloader
Insert Giphy BlockFree
Latest Version
1.16.0Flat Preloader
Insert Giphy Block0.1.0

Rating Breakdown

Flat Preloader

4.6/5(18 reviews)
5
89%
4
0%
3
0%
2
6%
1
6%

Insert Giphy Block

0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Flat Preloader Reviews

by amirdbest

works perfectly

The preloader works perfectly and it is actually better than other plugins I tried. The only issue is that is not updated recently and i am afraid i might run into an issue soon. Anyway will use it un

by onlinemarketingmeierijstad

Great Plugin!

In my opinion this is the best plugin to use for a pre loading page on your website. Especially the function to use a custom video (such as a gif) is quite unique.

by amaurea

Works but not compatible with other plugin

This plugin does the job, but I had some weird behavior in the website when activated. This plugin deactivated the function target=_blank for links. The buttons with target=_blank, on click, the li

Insert Giphy Block Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Flat Preloader or Insert Giphy Block more popular?
Flat Preloader has 3.0K+ active installations while Insert Giphy Block has 700. Flat Preloader is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Flat Preloader or Insert Giphy Block?
Flat Preloader has a 4.6/5 rating from 18 reviews, while Insert Giphy Block has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Flat Preloader and Insert Giphy Block free?
Flat Preloader is free and Insert Giphy Block is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Flat Preloader or Insert Giphy Block?
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?
Flat Preloader was last updated 2 years ago and Insert Giphy Block was last updated 6 years ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.