Custom Background Image
v1.0.6by Anil Sardemann · updated 2 years ago
Simple plugin that allows you to set a background image easily. Upload an image or choose one from your media library.
- Rank
- #43,704
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 13
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2K
- 1,982 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Custom Background Image at a glance
Custom Background Image is a WordPress plugin by Anil Sardemann with 10+ active installs, the #43,704 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 33% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0.6 came out on Mar 18, 2024, more than 2 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.5.14. Among the 17 plugins tagged “background image”, it ranks #14. It was first released in 2024.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats37 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Custom Background Image |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 13 · +18.2% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 11 |
Rank over time
#43,704 · up 4,009 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #43,704 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #44,484 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #46,217 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #39,413 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #47,427 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #47,409 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #47,713 |
Growth %
Average +1.87% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +4.17% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -14.29% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +16.67% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +9.09% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Downloads +50%
- Tested up to 6.5.13 → 6.5.14
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.6
- Requires WordPress
- 5.2
- Tested up to
- 6.5.14
- Requires PHP
- 7.0
- First released
- Feb 16, 2024
- Last updated
- Mar 18, 2024
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Custom Background Image
How many websites use Custom Background Image?
Custom Background Image is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #43,704 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Custom Background Image been downloaded?
1,982 times in total since 2024. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Custom Background Image last updated?
Version 1.0.6 came out on Mar 18, 2024 (2 years ago).
Is Custom Background Image compatible with the latest WordPress?
Custom Background Image’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.5.14, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Custom Background Image still maintained?
Its last release was 2 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Custom Background Image have?
No one has reviewed Custom Background Image on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Custom Background Image?
The plugins most like Custom Background Image, by the tags they share, are Simple Full Screen Background Image (10K+), Full Background Manager (7K+) and Full Screen Background (2K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 13 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 2K |
| Author | Anil Sardemann |
| First released | Feb 16, 2024 |
| Version | 1.0.6 |
| Requires WP | 5.2 |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 |
| Last updated | Mar 18, 2024 |
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