cbParallax
v1.1.1by Demis Patti · updated 18 days ago
Custom background images with parallax effect for posts, pages and products.
- Rank
- #15,099
- Down23 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 138
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 26.2K
- 26,194 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 6 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
cbParallax at a glance
cbParallax is a WordPress plugin by Demis Patti with 100+ active installs, the #15,099 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 9 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews. Version 1.1.1 came out on Oct 21, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 8 plugins tagged “custom background”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2015.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats262 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | cbParallax |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 100 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 36 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 4 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 138 · -8.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 138 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 139 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 138 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 138 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 138 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 137 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 136 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 137 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 137 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 136 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 136 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 141 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 150 |
Rank over time
#15,099 · down 211 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #15,099 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #15,076 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #15,102 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #15,072 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #15,140 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #15,162 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #15,187 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #15,272 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #15,204 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #15,214 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #15,229 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #15,235 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #14,888 |
Growth %
Average -0.64% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -0.72% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.72% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.73% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.73% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.73% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.73% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -3.55% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -6.00% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 100+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v0.964%
- v1.136%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★6 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1.1
- Requires WordPress
- 6.7
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 8.0
- First released
- Jul 28, 2015
- Last updated
- Oct 21, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about cbParallax
How many websites use cbParallax?
cbParallax is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #15,099 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has cbParallax been downloaded?
26,194 times in total since 2015. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 9 times. See download stats
When was cbParallax last updated?
Version 1.1.1 came out on Oct 21, 2026 (2 weeks ago).
Is cbParallax compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Is cbParallax still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 2 weeks ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does cbParallax have?
5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to cbParallax?
The plugins most like cbParallax, by the tags they share, are Parallax Scroll (200+), Advanced WordPress Backgrounds (30K+) and Simple Full Screen Background Image (10K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
6 reviews
- 5 stars: 6 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 138 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 6 |
| Total downloads | 26.2K |
| Author | Demis Patti |
| First released | Jul 28, 2015 |
| Version | 1.1.1 |
| Requires WP | 6.7 |
| Requires PHP | 8.0 |
| Last updated | Oct 21, 2026 |
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