WP Fakeloader vs HF-Preloader-Awesome (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, WP Fakeloader has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) and leads in active installations (20 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Fakeloader has accumulated 11K+ total downloads while HF-Preloader-Awesome has 1.9K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP Fakeloader | HF-Preloader-Awesome | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 2 | 2 | |
| Active Installs | 20 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 11K+ | ◄ | 1.9K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 8 years ago | ◄ | 10 years ago |
| First Released | 2016 | 2015 | |
| Age | 10 years | 11 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.5+ | 3.0.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.2 | 1.2 |
Rating
5/5WP Fakeloader
HF-Preloader-Awesome5/5
Total Reviews
2WP Fakeloader
HF-Preloader-Awesome2
Active Installs
20WP Fakeloader
◄HF-Preloader-Awesome10
Total Downloads
11K+WP Fakeloader
◄HF-Preloader-Awesome1.9K+
Support Resolution
N/AWP Fakeloader
HF-Preloader-AwesomeN/A
Last Updated
8 years agoWP Fakeloader
◄HF-Preloader-Awesome10 years ago
First Released
2016WP Fakeloader
HF-Preloader-Awesome2015
Age
10 yearsWP Fakeloader
HF-Preloader-Awesome11 years
WP Requires
3.5+WP Fakeloader
HF-Preloader-Awesome3.0.1+
PHP Requires
false+WP Fakeloader
HF-Preloader-Awesomefalse+
Business Model
FreeWP Fakeloader
HF-Preloader-AwesomeFree
Latest Version
1.2WP Fakeloader
HF-Preloader-Awesome1.2
Rating Breakdown
WP Fakeloader
5/5(2 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 WP Fakeloader or HF-Preloader-Awesome more popular?
WP Fakeloader has 20 active installations while HF-Preloader-Awesome has 10. WP Fakeloader is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP Fakeloader or HF-Preloader-Awesome?
WP Fakeloader has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews, while HF-Preloader-Awesome has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are WP Fakeloader and HF-Preloader-Awesome free?
WP Fakeloader is free and HF-Preloader-Awesome is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP Fakeloader 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?
WP Fakeloader was last updated 8 years ago and HF-Preloader-Awesome was last updated 10 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.