Custom Background Changer · Version history

Custom Background Changer changelog and version history

Latest version: 4.0; Jul 9, 2026 (4 months ago)
Releases: 3; since 2016
In the last year: 1
Tested up to: WordPress 7.0.8; PHP 7.4 or later

Releases each year

20161 release
20181 release
20261 release

20261 release

Custom Background Changer 4.0Latest
Jul 9, 2026
- NEW: CSS Gradient background support with angle control and live preview.
- NEW: Color Overlay with opacity slider for images and videos.
- NEW: MP4 Video Background support (autoplay, loop, muted).
- NEW: Background size control (auto/cover/contain).
- IMPROVED: Premium tabbed admin UI for easy organization.
- IMPROVED: Live gradient preview directly in the admin.

20181 release

Custom Background Changer 3.0
Mar 26, 2018
- SECURITY: Patched XSS vulnerabilities.
- SECURITY: Added capability checks.
- PERFORMANCE: Conditional asset loading on edit screens only.
- COMPATIBILITY: Tested up to WordPress 7.0.

20161 release

Custom Background Changer 2.0
Jul 19, 2016
- Fixed some bugs. Change metabox layout.

Questions about Custom Background Changer’s releases

What is the latest version of Custom Background Changer?

4.0, released on Jul 9, 2026 (4 months ago). It’s tested up to WordPress 7.0.8 and needs PHP 7.4 or later.

How often is Custom Background Changer updated?

One release in the last year. Its first release on WordPress.org dates from July 2016.

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Release dates come from the day each version’s folder was made in Custom Background Changer’s WordPress.org SVN repository; the notes from its readme’s changelog, as its authors wrote it.