A well-designed preloader doesn’t just cover up loading delays—it makes your site feel polished, professional, and even a little exciting. If you’re using Joomla and want to level up your site’s experience, I’ve rounded up 5 awesome preloader extensions you should check out.
Here’s my top list for 2025?
1. JUX Preloader
If you want a beautiful, flexible, and easy-to-use preloader, JUX Preloader is absolutely worth trying. I use it myself and recommend it all the time because:
- It looks super clean and modern
- You can upload your logo or animation
- Tons of style options (spinner, dots, bars, etc.)
- Works with pretty much any Joomla template
- Fully responsive on phones and tablets
- You don’t need to touch any code
You can set how long it shows, tweak the colors, and control every little detail. Whether you're building a portfolio site or a business landing page, this one makes your site feel sharp from the very first second.
✅ Ideal for designers, agencies, or anyone who wants their site to look like they know what they’re doing ?
2. Ruxin Preloader
Ruxin Preloader is a nice and simple option if you just want something that works out of the box. It doesn’t have as many features as JUX, but it gets the job done.
You get a few sleek animation styles, it’s quick to set up, and it plays nicely with Joomla 3 & 4.
Good if you want something minimal and clean, without digging into settings too much.
3. AA Smart Preloader
Looking for lots of animation effects? AA Smart Preloader has quite a few to choose from, including spinners, bounces, and more eye-catching stuff.
It gives you some control over what shows during the load, and it’s relatively lightweight.
⚡ Tip: Great if you want your site to feel animated or “alive” while loading.
4. JX Site Preloader
This one is a basic but solid option. JX Site Preloader lets you add your logo, choose a couple of effects, and you’re good to go. It’s not flashy, but it works.
If you just want your logo + a fade effect while the site loads, this might be all you need.
5. OL Preloader
OL Preloader is completely free and super easy to use. It doesn’t have many bells and whistles, but it’s great for personal projects, blogs, or testing purposes.
Free, functional, and simple. If you’re on a tight budget, give this one a shot.
So, Which One’s Best?
It depends on your needs, but if you ask me, JUX Preloader is the best all-around choice.
It gives you that high-end feel with great customization, works on all devices, and is super easy to set up. Whether you want something subtle or fully branded, it’s flexible enough to do both.
Want your site to feel premium from the moment it loads?
Go with JUX Preloader.
Let me know which one you’re using—or if there’s another one you think should be on this list!
