Super Simple jQuery Parallax Background
v1.0by tommygeorge · updated 12 years ago
For themes with background images, creates a parallax effect when scrolling. Super simple; no configuration. Just works.
- Rank
- #10,531
- Down23 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 342
- 300+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 20.4K
- 20,421 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 5 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Super Simple jQuery Parallax Background at a glance
Super Simple jQuery Parallax Background is a WordPress plugin by tommygeorge with 300+ active installs, the #10,531 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews. Version 1.0 came out on Mar 25, 2014, more than 12 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.7.41. Among the 29 plugins tagged “parallax”, it ranks #6. It was first released in 2014.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats150 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Super Simple jQuery Parallax Background |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 9 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 7 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 342 · -0.6% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 342 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 343 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 343 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 345 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 344 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 343 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 342 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 341 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 342 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 342 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 343 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 344 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 344 |
Rank over time
#10,531 · down 14 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #10,531 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #10,508 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #10,508 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #10,505 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #10,477 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #10,484 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #10,509 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #10,522 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #10,538 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #10,517 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #10,523 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #10,519 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #10,517 |
Growth %
Average -0.04% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -0.29% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.29% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.29% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.29% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.29% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.29% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.29% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.29% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.29% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
300+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 300+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★5 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.8.1
- Tested up to
- 3.7.41
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Mar 25, 2014
- Last updated
- Mar 25, 2014
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Super Simple jQuery Parallax Background
How many websites use Super Simple jQuery Parallax Background?
Super Simple jQuery Parallax Background is active on 300+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #10,531 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Super Simple jQuery Parallax Background been downloaded?
20,421 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times. See download stats
When was Super Simple jQuery Parallax Background last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on Mar 25, 2014 (12 years ago).
Is Super Simple jQuery Parallax Background compatible with the latest WordPress?
Super Simple jQuery Parallax Background’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.7.41, 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 Super Simple jQuery Parallax Background still maintained?
Its last release was 12 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Super Simple jQuery Parallax Background have?
5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Super Simple jQuery Parallax Background?
The plugins most like Super Simple jQuery Parallax Background, by the tags they share, are Advanced WordPress Backgrounds (30K+), Simple Full Screen Background Image (10K+) and Menu Image, Icons made easy (100K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
5 reviews
- 5 stars: 5 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 | ≈ 342 |
| Reported installs | 300+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 5 |
| Total downloads | 20.4K |
| Author | tommygeorge |
| First released | Mar 25, 2014 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.8.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Mar 25, 2014 |
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