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@@ -5,6 +5,8 @@ A youtube inspired, simple, lightweight jQuery plugin to visualize ajax progress
 
 [Try it out now!](http://ytload.mythli.net)
 
+## This Plugin is not maintained anymore. For an alternative see: http://ricostacruz.com/nprogress/
+
 ## Installation
 
 Include the default stylesheet: