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Smooth Custom Cursor

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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.

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Changelog

2.1

Fixed: Correct asset paths for CSS and JS files
Fixed: Admin settings include path corrected
Fixed: JS variable name aligned with wp_localize_script output
Fixed: Cursor HTML elements now injected via wp_footer hook
Fixed: CSS variables now output via wp_head hook
Fixed: disableMobile option now correctly passed to JavaScript
Security: Added nonce verification to settings form (CSRF protection)
Security: Added capability check in settings page function
Improved: Cursor hides when mouse leaves the browser window
Improved: Input validation with min/max for size field

2.0

Initial release.

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FAQ

Does it work with all themes?

Can I disable it on mobile?

Why does my default cursor still show?

What WordPress version is required?