Video Backgrounds for SiteOrigin Page Builder
v1.0.0by GusRuss89 · updated 9 years ago
Add self-hosted background videos to your SiteOrigin Page Builder rows, with optional coloured or patterned overlays. Built and maintained by BG Stock …
- Rank
- #4,591
- Up6 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 2,430
- 2K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 69.5K
- 69,490 all-time
- Rating
- 4.6/5
- 12 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Video Backgrounds for SiteOrigin Page Builder at a glance
Video Backgrounds for SiteOrigin Page Builder is a WordPress plugin by GusRuss89 with 2K+ active installs, the #4,591 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 13 times, 50% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.6 out of 5 from 12 reviews. Version 1.0.0 came out on Nov 28, 2017, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.7.39. It leads the 5 plugins tagged “background video”. It was first released in 2015.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 11, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats284 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Video Backgrounds for SiteOrigin Page Builder |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 8 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 2,426 · -0.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 2,426 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 2,423 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 2,423 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 2,424 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2,430 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2,422 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2,423 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2,426 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2,426 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2,427 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2,438 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2,432 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2,431 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2,433 |
Rank over time
#4,591 · up 5 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | #4,591 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | #4,597 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #4,599 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #4,599 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #4,588 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #4,588 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #4,597 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #4,597 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #4,592 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #4,594 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #4,593 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #4,581 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #4,598 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #4,607 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #4,602 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #4,596 |
Growth %
Average -0.02% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | +0.12% |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.04% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.12% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.33% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -0.04% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.12% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.04% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.45% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.25% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.04% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.08% |
Active installs band
2K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #4607 → #4588Downloads +44.4%
- Tested up to 4.7.38 → 4.7.39
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
4.6★★★★★12 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.4
- Tested up to
- 4.7.39
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Nov 5, 2015
- Last updated
- Nov 28, 2017
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Video Backgrounds for SiteOrigin Page Builder
How many websites use Video Backgrounds for SiteOrigin Page Builder?
Video Backgrounds for SiteOrigin Page Builder is active on 2K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #4,591 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Video Backgrounds for SiteOrigin Page Builder been downloaded?
69,490 times in total since 2015. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 13 times. See download stats
When was Video Backgrounds for SiteOrigin Page Builder last updated?
Version 1.0.0 came out on Nov 28, 2017 (8 years ago). See every release
Is Video Backgrounds for SiteOrigin Page Builder compatible with the latest WordPress?
Video Backgrounds for SiteOrigin Page Builder’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.7.39, 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.
Does Video Backgrounds for SiteOrigin Page Builder have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Video Backgrounds for SiteOrigin Page Builder. See its security record
Is Video Backgrounds for SiteOrigin Page Builder still maintained?
Its last release was 8 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Video Backgrounds for SiteOrigin Page Builder have?
4.6 out of 5 from 12 reviews on WordPress.org. 83% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Video Backgrounds for SiteOrigin Page Builder?
The plugins most like Video Backgrounds for SiteOrigin Page Builder, by the tags they share, are Video Background (8K+), AOS Animation for SiteOrigin Page Builder (3K+) and Video Background Block (2K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.6
★★★★★
12 reviews
- 5 stars: 10 reviews, 83%
- 4 stars: 1 reviews, 8%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 8%
- Positive
- 92%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 8%1–2★
- About 3 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.7.
- Each new 1★ review takes 9 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 2,430 |
| Reported installs | 2K+ |
| Rating | 4.6 |
| Reviews | 12 |
| Total downloads | 69.5K |
| Author | GusRuss89 |
| First released | Nov 5, 2015 |
| Version | 1.0.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.4 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Nov 28, 2017 |
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