Best gradient background plugins for WordPress
The most popular gradient background plugins for WordPress in November 2026, in WordPress.org’s own popular order, which follows active installs. Custom Background Changer leads with 1K+ active installs, ahead of Custom Login Page of Your Website (10+). All 2 plugins tagged “gradient background” are below, with figures from WordPress.org that update every day.
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Top 2 gradient background plugins
- 1.
Custom Background ChangerThe most installed gradient background plugin, with 1K+ active installs. Rated 4.9 from 7 reviews, updated 3 months ago.
- 2.Custom Login Page of Your Website
10+ active installs. No reviews yet, last updated 1 year ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.7.11.
All 2 plugins tagged “gradient background”

Custom Background Changer
Up in the last 7 days:5#5,604by Anshul Gangrade4 months ago
Set a unique background color, gradient, image, overlay, or video for any individual post or page — all from a single elegant meta box.
- Installs
- 1K+
- Rating
- 4.9(7)
- Downloads
- 17/day
Custom Login Page of Your Website
Up in the last 7 days:1,086#33,257by Ermald Billa1 year ago
Customize the WordPress login page with a personalized background (image or gradient), colors, and styling options.
- Installs
- 10+
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 0/day