{"id":36090,"date":"2022-03-30T15:00:29","date_gmt":"2022-03-30T13:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/?p=36090"},"modified":"2022-04-18T09:01:36","modified_gmt":"2022-04-18T07:01:36","slug":"how-to-add-preloader-animation-in-wordpress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/how-to-add-preloader-animation-in-wordpress\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Add Preloader Animation in WordPress Without Code"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Nobody likes slow loading sites. Not only do people have short attention spans to begin with, but they also want to browse through website pages quickly and effortlessly in order to find the information they are interested in as soon as possible. So, if your site takes too long to load, it\u2019s needless to say that users can get annoyed and decide to leave altogether. And while there are different methods you can (and should) use to boost your website\u2019s loading speed, sometimes there\u2019s little you can do about it. After all, there are many different reasons why your site might be loading slower than usual \u2013 it can be due to things like a slow internet connection, server disturbances, etc.
\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”28px”][vc_column_text]Luckily, there are ways to keep your visitors engaged and get them to stick around until the page is done loading \u2013 and that is by using a WordPress preloader animation on your\u00a0 site<\/strong>. This sort of animation lets users know that your page will load soon while helping keep their attention, ultimately stopping them from abandoning your site.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”28px”][vc_column_text]This time around, we will talk about the benefits of using a preloader animation<\/strong>. In addition, we will explain how you can easily add one to your WordPress site with the help of a plugin<\/strong>, so make sure to read on.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”80px”][vc_widget_sidebar sidebar_id=”new-top-picks-banner”][vc_empty_space height=”80px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

What Is a Preloader Animation and How It Is Useful<\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]A preloader animation is a simple, short, but usually engaging animation that indicates to users that a page is currently loading<\/strong>, reassuring them that it isn\u2019t stuck or broken. As such, it can hold the visitors\u2019 attention and give them something interesting to look at while they wait for the page to load, making the time they have to wait appear shorter than it is. If implemented properly, this type of animation not only has the potential to engage users and prevent them from leaving<\/strong>, but it can also make your site look more professional and user-friendly<\/strong> in general.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”28px”][vc_column_text]The preloader animation is ideal for sites that need to load specific bits of content at first, like those with image and video-heavy pages. However, in case you have a text-based site that doesn\u2019t take too much time to load, it may not always be necessary to use this kind of animation.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”50px”]

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\n \"Animation <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=”38px”][vc_column_text]Now, while there are many WordPress themes<\/a> that include preloader animation out of the box, not everyone is necessarily using themes that have this kind of feature. Or, even if you do have (or plan to get) such a theme, you might wish to have more options at your disposal. In that case, installing a preloader plugin might just do the trick for you.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”28px”][vc_column_text]So, with that said, let\u2019s see how you can easily add a preloader animation in WordPress using the help of a freemium plugin called LoftLoader.
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Adding and Customizing the Preloader Animation in WordPress Using a Plugin<\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]With over 50,000 downloads on WordPress.org, LoftLoader<\/a> is a simple but powerful plugin you can use to quickly add beautiful and engaging WordPress preloader animations to your site. This plugin allows you to adjust the look of your animation by accessing the WordPress Customizer screen \u2013 without having to use any code.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”28px”][vc_column_text]Some of the options you\u2019ll have at your disposal include 7 different loading animation effects, 4 ending animation effects, access to unlimited background colors<\/strong> (with the ability to change the opacity), etc. You can also choose whether you want to show your preloader animation on the homepage only, or on all other pages as well.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”28px”][vc_column_text]What\u2019s also great about the LoftLoader plugin is that you will be able to see your changes live while you\u2019re customizing the preloader animation according to your preferences.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”50px”]

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\n \"LoftLoader\" <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=”38px”][vc_column_text]After you install the plugin<\/a> and activate it, you should go to Settings >> LoftLoader Lite<\/em><\/strong>. This will open a customizer screen where you will be able to fully customize the look and behavior of your preloader animation. You will be able to adjust your settings on the left, while an instant preview of all your changes will be available on the right.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”50px”]
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\n \"Loader\" <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=”38px”][vc_column_text]As soon as the customizer opens, you will be able to see the option that will allow you to enable or disable the LoftLoader animation<\/strong> at the very top (keep in mind that it is enabled by default).[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”50px”]
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\n \"Enable <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=”38px”][vc_column_text]Then, there\u2019s the \u201cDisplay on\u201d option that will let you determine whether you wish to display your preloader animation sitewide, or on your homepage only.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”50px”]
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\n \"Display <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=”38px”][vc_column_text]The Background<\/em> setting will allow you to set options like background color and opacity (to determine whether you want the background of a page to be visible while the preloader is showing or not), and even choose the ending animation.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”50px”]
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\n \"Loader <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=”38px”][vc_column_text]By clicking on the Loader option, you will get to choose from 7 different preloader animation images. You can also upload two custom images and replace or combine them with one of the two pre-existing animation images.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”50px”]
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\n \"Loader <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=”38px”][vc_column_text]For example, you can either use the Drawing frame<\/em> animation on its own or add your own custom image from the media library (by clicking on Change Image<\/em>) and use the two together (you don\u2019t have the option of using the custom image on its own here). You can upload any picture you want (SVG, PNG, etc.)[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”50px”]
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\n \"Loader <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=”38px”][vc_column_text]If you decide to add your own image, your preloader animation image will be a combination of the still image you\u2019ve uploaded, with the predefined Drawing frame animation showing up and loading together with your image.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”50px”]
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\n \"Loader <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=”38px”][vc_column_text]We\u2019ve also changed the background color from black to white and changed the preloader animation color (we will show you how to use this option a bit later) so that it fits better with the image we\u2019ve uploaded for our example.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”28px”][vc_column_text]Keep in mind that you will only be able to change the color of the predefined loading animation and not the colors of the image you plan to add.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”28px”][vc_column_text]Another option you can use here is the Custom Image Loading<\/em> option. There is a predefined animation available here as well, so if you end up liking the way this animation loads on your screen, you can feel free to use this one instead:[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”50px”]
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\n \"Loader <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=”38px”][vc_column_text]However, If you really want to use your own image as a preloader animation, you can click on the Change Image<\/em> button<\/strong> here and upload any image of your choosing. Unlike the other option, this one allows you to only use the image you\u2019ve uploaded. The image you upload will instantly get a neat image loading animation effect.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”50px”]
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\n \"Loader <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=”38px”][vc_column_text]Also, you should note that you won\u2019t be able to change the color of this custom image either.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”28px”][vc_column_text]Speaking of colors, you will also be able to select different colors if you wish to use one of the available predefined preloader animations:[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”50px”]
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\n \"Loader <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=”38px”][vc_column_text]Now, clicking on the More<\/em> option will give you access to two different options \u2013 Maximum Load Time<\/em> and Close Button.<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”50px”]
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\n \"Maximum <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=”38px”][vc_column_text]The Maximum Load Time<\/em> option will allow you to set the maximum load time (seconds) your preloader animation will be displayed on the screen. You will enable this setting if you enter any number above 0.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”50px”]
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\n \"Maximum <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=”38px”][vc_column_text]The Close Button<\/em> option allows you to enable the appearance of a close button (so that visitors will be able to close the preloader animation) after a specific time (from 5 to 20 seconds). Additionally, you can also customize the button text.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”50px”]
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\n \"Close <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=”38px”][vc_column_text]In the Advanced<\/em> settings, you also have the ability to choose how to load LoftLoader’s JavaScript (external or inline javascript).[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”50px”]
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\n \"Loader <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=”38px”][vc_column_text]Finally, the last tab allows you to upgrade to the pro version of the plugin<\/a> to get access to more advanced options (available at $26), such as more preloader animations, the ability to use background images, patterns, gradient colors, enter a custom message, and more.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”50px”]
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\n \"LoftLoader <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=”38px”][vc_column_text]Feel free to hit the Publish<\/em> button<\/strong> located at the very top once you\u2019re done with adjusting your settings.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”28px”][vc_column_text]Then you can go ahead and preview your page to see what your preloader animation looks like in action:[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”50px”]
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Wrapping Things Up<\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]And that concludes our tutorial on how to successfully insert and customize a preloader animation feature on your WordPress site. As you can see, adding this feature is fairly easy if you use the right plugin. If you ask us, the LoftLoader plugin is a perfect option for the job as it allows you to fully customize various striking animations and even add and adjust details such as an ending message, background color, and opacity, add various ending animations, choose different images for your animation, and much more. Just make sure to follow our instructions and you\u2019ll be able to add beautiful and attention-grabbing loading animations to your WordPress pages and effectively stop your visitors from leaving your site before your pages can fully load.
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