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Free Plugin by ClevelandWebDeveloper v1.1

Cursor Control

Easily upload custom images to use as your default cursor, text input cursor, and your cursor for links and buttons.

Cursor Control

The facts

Rating
5★ from 2
Active installs
200+
Price
Free
Last updated
18 Feb 2014
Added
Jan 2014
Requires WP
2.9
Tested up to
WP 3.7.41
Downloads
10,577

Our analysis

AI-assisted

Cursor Control is a WordPress plugin that allows you to upload a custom image to use as your default cursor on your website. You can also set different cursor images for links, buttons, and text inputs through the WordPress admin settings. The plugin supports png, jpg, and gif file formats, with a maximum image size of 128 x 128 pixels recommended to be smaller for optimal use.

This plugin is suitable for users looking to personalise their website's cursor experience. It works with modern browsers like Firefox, Chrome, and Safari, but does not function in Internet Explorer.

Best for: This plugin suits website owners wanting to customise their cursor appearance.

What it does well

  • Allows custom cursor images for the website
  • Supports multiple image formats: png, jpg, gif
  • Easy to upload and manage through WordPress admin

Where it falls short

  • Not compatible with Internet Explorer
  • Limited to a maximum cursor size of 128 x 128 pixels
  • Last updated in February 2014, may not be up to date with current WordPress standards

Verdict

Cursor Control offers a straightforward way to personalise cursors but may have limitations due to its age and browser compatibility.

From the developer

ClevelandWebDeveloper's own description of Cursor Control, lightly tidied.

Easily upload a custom image, for example your website logo, to use as your default cursor. You can also control the cursor image to use for links and buttons, as well as for text inputs. You can upload your cursor images via your WordPress admin > Settings > Cursor Control. You can upload png, jpg, and gif files. Maximum cursor dimensions are 128 x 128 pixels, but smaller images recommended. The cursor images are compatible with Firefox, Chrome and Safari. It will not work in Internet Explorer.

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