PageLoader – Customizable WordPress Loading Screen & Progress Bar

PageLoader is a flexible and lightweight WordPress plugin that lets you create custom loading screens and progress bars for your website.
It can be used as a simple preloader or a full branding tool, leaving a strong first impression on your visitors.

Compatible with all themes and WordPress Multisite, PageLoader is tested across devices, browsers, and operating systems.

Why Use PageLoader?

• Improve user experience with smooth page loading

• Add branding elements before content appears

• Make a professional first impression

• Lightweight and unobtrusive, doesn’t affect page speed

Key Features of PageLoader

Loading Icon

• Choose from 10 animated icons

• Position anywhere on the screen

• Control animation speed, size, and colors

• Add blur and fade effects

• Optionally hide the icon completely

Loading Image

• Upload image or use image URL

• Position image anywhere

• Pulsating animation with speed control

• Blur and fade effects supported

Background Customization

• Fade or slide animations (direction, scaling, and speed customizable)

• Smooth page transitions (loader appears when a link is clicked)

• Combination animations (fade in/out, slide in/out)

• Customize background color, gradient, transparency, or image

• Upload background images (pattern or full size)

Progress Bar

• Place anywhere on the screen

• Customize width, thickness, roundness

• Fullscreen option available

• Gradient support for bar and background

• Disable on touch devices if needed

• Option to display progress bar only

Loading Messages

• Enter up to 5 messages displayed randomly on each load

• Position messages anywhere on the screen

• Customize text color, font, and size

Close Function Safeguard

• Provides helpful message with close button if loading takes too long

• Customize appearance, button text, colors, and font

Post-Load Content Animation

• Animate entire page body or specific elements

• Customize animation speed, direction, distance, scaling, and opacity

Additional Options

• Use included widget area to display any content on the loading screen

• Display loader once per browser session

• Set custom delay for loader disappearance

• Disable loader on specific pages/posts

• Show loader on homepage only or touch devices only

Benefits of Using PageLoader

• Enhance user engagement

• Improve first impression and branding

• Fully customizable and responsive

• Compatible with all themes and WordPress versions

• Lightweight and doesn’t slow down your website

Who Should Use PageLoader?

• WordPress website owners

• Bloggers and content creators

• E-commerce stores using WooCommerce

• Agencies building custom client websites

• Designers focused on branding and UX