STAX Header Builder
v1.3.6by StaxWP · updated 4 years ago
A header builder that works with any theme. Front-end drag&drop interface to create pixel perfect headers with ease.
- Rank
- #11,203
- Up15 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 267
- 200+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 39.8K
- 39,810 all-time
- Rating
- 4.7/5
- 9 reviews
- Support resolved
- 0%
- 0 of 1 threads, last 2 months
STAX Header Builder at a glance
STAX Header Builder is a WordPress plugin by StaxWP with 200+ active installs, the #11,203 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 7 times, 67% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.7 out of 5 from 9 reviews. Version 1.3.6 came out on Feb 23, 2022, more than 4 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.9.20. Among the 13 plugins tagged “frontend editor”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2018.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats148 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | STAX Header Builder |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 8 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 9 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 267 · -6.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 267 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 267 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 268 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 267 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 268 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 266 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 267 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 268 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 267 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 268 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 267 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 284 |
Rank over time
#11,203 · up 38 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #11,203 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #11,218 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #11,200 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #11,190 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #11,219 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #11,212 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #11,231 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #11,216 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #11,208 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #11,215 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #11,200 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #11,239 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #11,241 |
Growth %
Average -0.51% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.19% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.38% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -0.37% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.75% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.38% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.37% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.38% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.37% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.38% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -5.99% |
Active installs band
200+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 200+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #11239 → #11190
- Tested up to 5.9.19 → 5.9.20
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.3100%
Rating trend
4.7★★★★★9 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.3.6
- Requires WordPress
- 5.0
- Tested up to
- 5.9.20
- Requires PHP
- 7.0
- First released
- May 4, 2018
- Last updated
- Feb 23, 2022
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about STAX Header Builder
How many websites use STAX Header Builder?
STAX Header Builder is active on 200+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #11,203 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has STAX Header Builder been downloaded?
39,810 times in total since 2018. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 7 times. See download stats
When was STAX Header Builder last updated?
Version 1.3.6 came out on Feb 23, 2022 (4 years ago).
Is STAX Header Builder compatible with the latest WordPress?
STAX Header Builder’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.9.20, 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 STAX Header Builder still maintained?
Its last release was 4 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. Its authors resolved 0 of the 1 support threads opened in the last two months.
What rating does STAX Header Builder have?
4.7 out of 5 from 9 reviews on WordPress.org. 78% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to STAX Header Builder?
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Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.7
★★★★★
9 reviews
- 5 stars: 7 reviews, 78%
- 4 stars: 1 reviews, 11%
- 3 stars: 1 reviews, 11%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 89%4–5★
- Mixed
- 11%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
- About 3 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.8.
- Each new 1★ review takes 11 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 267 |
| Reported installs | 200+ |
| Rating | 4.7 |
| Reviews | 9 |
| Total downloads | 39.8K |
| Author | StaxWP |
| First released | May 4, 2018 |
| Version | 1.3.6 |
| Requires WP | 5.0 |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 |
| Last updated | Feb 23, 2022 |
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