Preload Images vs Quicklink for WordPress (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Quicklink for WordPress
1.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Quicklink for WordPress has a higher user rating (5/5 from 11 reviews) while Preload Images leads in active installations (1.0K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Preload Images has accumulated 12K+ total downloads while Quicklink for WordPress has 43K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Preload Images | Quicklink for WordPress | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.6/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 8 | ► | 11 |
| Active Installs | 1.0K+ | 1.0K+ | |
| Total Downloads | 12K+ | ► | 43K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 years ago | ► | 12 months ago |
| First Released | 2019 | 2019 | |
| Age | 7 years | 7 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.8+ | 4.9+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 5.6+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.2.1 | 0.10.4 |
Rating Breakdown
Preload Images
Quicklink for WordPress
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Preload Images averaged approximately 3 daily downloads while Quicklink for WordPress averaged 7.
Recent Reviews
Preload Images Reviews
Perfect to improve animated GIF trigger on mobile
I wanted to trigger an animated GIF on hover. To implement this, I followed a simple online guide to *swap* an image on hover – set initial image as the first frame of your GIF, and the second image a
Highly recommended!
I run a photo gallery website for hobby using fancybox, and I’m happy to find this plugin! Initially I was searching for a solution with JavaScript, etc., but this is much easier way to preload images
Doesn’t work to preload site background image +
Sadly, the plugin does not work to preload a site’s background image when that image is specified in common image urls. Plus, when there is no image specified in the common image urls, the site loads
Quicklink for WordPress Reviews
İşe Yarıyor :)
İşe Yarıyor 🙂
where i can see the performance?
where i can see the performance?…i even don’t see the performance for the link.It is there have any experience userinterface for that? This topic was modified 4 years, 8 months ago by F.
Works great with v5.3.2
Very pleased with the performance of Quicklink for WP. It works as advertised on WP 5.3.2. 5 stars.
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