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Laser Loader
Laser Loader is a small WordPress plugin that shows a thin progress bar at the top or bottom of your pages while they load. The bar grows as content arrives, giving visitors a quiet signal that the page is on its way, much like the loading bars seen on YouTube and Medium.
- Version
- 2.0.1
- Released
- Dec 29, 2023
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $3.99 on its own
What’s new in Laser Loader 2.0.1
Version 2.0.1 · Dec 29, 2023
Latest
- NewAdded "42Theme Plugins" on Add Plugins page
- FixedResolved AJAX request failures caused by concurrent use of multiple 42Theme plugins
- ImprovedImproved WordPress 6.4 compatibility
- ImprovedImproved Code Quality
- ImprovedUpdated Master Plugin Framework
What it does
When a page takes a moment to load, visitors often have no sign that anything is happening. This plugin fills that gap with a slim progress bar that grows across the screen as the page loads. It detects loading progress automatically, so there is no manual setup to wire it to your content. The animation uses easing to create a trickle effect, which makes the bar move in a natural, gradual way.
The plugin weighs just 4.9 KiB, so it adds very little to your pages. You choose whether the bar sits at the top or bottom of the screen, pick its colors and add custom CSS if you want finer control over the look. It is retina ready for sharp display on high-density screens, responsive across screen sizes and supports right-to-left sites with a reversed animation direction. That makes it a simple fit for most site designs.
Best for
- Blogs and publications wanting a Medium-style loading bar
- Right-to-left language websites needing direction-aware loading feedback
- Developers adding a subtle branded loader to client sites
Features
Top or bottom placement
Show the progress bar along the top or the bottom edge of the page, depending on what suits your layout and header design.
Automatic progress detection
The bar reflects the page's loading status on its own, so you do not need to configure triggers or connect it to specific content.
Smooth trickle animation
Easing animations make the bar creep forward gradually as the page loads, giving visitors loading feedback that looks natural.
Color options and custom CSS
Set the bar's colors to match your brand, and use custom CSS when you want to adjust the styling beyond the built-in options.
Very small footprint
At 4.9 KiB, the plugin adds only a tiny amount of code to your site while still giving visitors a visible loading indicator.
Retina ready display
The progress bar stays crisp on high-density screens and adapts across devices and screen sizes.
RTL support
Right-to-left language sites get a reversed animation direction, so the bar moves in the direction readers expect.
Questions about Laser Loader
Where does the progress bar appear on my site?
You can place it at the top or the bottom of the page. It appears as a thin bar that grows across the screen while the page loads, similar to the loading indicators on YouTube and Medium.
Can I match the loader to my brand colors?
Yes. The plugin includes color options for the bar, and it supports custom CSS, so you can fine-tune its appearance to fit your site's design and branding.
Will it work on a right-to-left language site?
It supports RTL sites. On right-to-left layouts the animation runs in the reverse direction, so the bar fills the way readers of those languages would expect.
Do I have to set up the loading progress manually?
No. Laser Loader detects page loading progress automatically and moves the bar accordingly, using eased animation for a gradual trickle effect.
Is Laser Loader free?
The code of Laser Loader is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. GPL Feast is a paid service: a plan or a single purchase gives you the download and automatic updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.
Which version of Laser Loader is this?
Version 2.0.1, released Dec 29, 2023. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update Laser Loader?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Laser Loader automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
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