Smooth Custom Cursor

By hsarticle

Description

Smooth Custom Cursor replaces the default browser cursor with a beautiful animated dot + ring cursor effect. Fully customizable from the WordPress admin panel.

Features:
* Smooth lagging ring animation using requestAnimationFrame
* Magnetic scale effect on hover over links and buttons
* Customizable cursor color (color picker)
* Customizable cursor size
* Option to disable on mobile/touch devices
* Hides cursor when mouse leaves the browser window
* Zero dependencies — pure vanilla JavaScript
* Lightweight and performance-optimized

Installation

Upload the smooth-custom-cursor folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory, or install directly via Plugins > Add New in WordPress admin.
Activate the plugin through the Plugins menu.
Go to Settings > Cursor Ultimate to configure the cursor color, size, and mobile behavior.

FAQ

Does it work with all themes?: Yes. The plugin injects the cursor elements via wp_footer and loads styles/scripts on all frontend pages.
Can I disable it on mobile?: Yes. In Settings > Cursor Ultimate, check the “Disable on Mobile” option.
Why does my default cursor still show?: Make sure no other plugin or theme CSS is overriding cursor: none. The plugin sets cursor: none !important on all elements.
What WordPress version is required?: WordPress 5.8 or higher.

Reviews

frozenpizza May 19, 2026

I started using this plugin as soon as it launched and I’m really liking it so far. The cursor animation feels smooth and clean, and it adds a nice modern touch to my site without being distracting. Setup was quick and everything worked perfectly with my theme right away. Simple plugin, but it does exactly what I needed.

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