Particle WordPress Backgrounds
v2.0.0by swapnild · updated 4 years ago
Particle WordPress Backgrounds is fast, fully customizable WordPress plugin for adding particle JS effects to the background of websites.
- Rank
- #14,855
- Down31 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 141
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 7.6K
- 7,608 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 3 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Particle WordPress Backgrounds at a glance
Particle WordPress Backgrounds is a WordPress plugin by swapnild with 100+ active installs, the #14,855 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, 50% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Version 2.0.0 came out on Dec 28, 2021, more than 4 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.8.19. It leads the 5 plugins tagged “backgrounds”. It was first released in 2019.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats91 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Particle WordPress Backgrounds |
|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 141 · -9.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 141 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 141 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 141 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 143 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 143 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 143 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 143 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 144 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 143 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 144 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 145 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 144 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 155 |
Rank over time
#14,855 · down 190 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #14,855 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #14,824 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #14,845 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #14,809 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #14,716 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #14,693 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #14,714 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #14,679 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #14,703 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #14,650 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #14,636 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #14,672 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #14,665 |
Growth %
Average -0.73% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.70% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.69% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.70% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.69% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.69% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.69% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -7.10% |
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- Rank #14672 → #14716Downloads +33.3%
- Tested up to 5.8.18 → 5.8.19
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★3 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.0.0
- Requires WordPress
- 5.0
- Tested up to
- 5.8.19
- Requires PHP
- 5.3
- First released
- Mar 29, 2019
- Last updated
- Dec 28, 2021
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Particle WordPress Backgrounds
How many websites use Particle WordPress Backgrounds?
Particle WordPress Backgrounds 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 #14,855 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Particle WordPress Backgrounds been downloaded?
7,608 times in total since 2019. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats
When was Particle WordPress Backgrounds last updated?
Version 2.0.0 came out on Dec 28, 2021 (4 years ago).
Is Particle WordPress Backgrounds compatible with the latest WordPress?
Particle WordPress Backgrounds’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.8.19, 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 Particle WordPress Backgrounds still maintained?
Its last release was 4 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Particle WordPress Backgrounds have?
5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Particle WordPress Backgrounds?
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Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
3 reviews
- 5 stars: 3 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 | ≈ 141 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 3 |
| Total downloads | 7.6K |
| Author | swapnild |
| First released | Mar 29, 2019 |
| Version | 2.0.0 |
| Requires WP | 5.0 |
| Requires PHP | 5.3 |
| Last updated | Dec 28, 2021 |
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