XO Post Background
v2.0.11by ishitaka · updated 2 years ago
XO Post Background is a plugin to set background image and color for each post.
- Rank
- #5,308
- Up5 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 1,620
- 1K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 28.6K
- 28,561 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
XO Post Background at a glance
XO Post Background is a WordPress plugin by ishitaka with 1K+ active installs, the #5,308 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 11 times, 67% more than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 2.0.11 came out on Mar 26, 2024, more than 2 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.5.14. Among the 73 plugins tagged “background”, it ranks #4. It was first released in 2017.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats318 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | XO Post Background |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 8 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 1,618 · -9.5% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1,618 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1,616 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1,618 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1,620 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1,618 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1,620 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1,619 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1,620 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1,621 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1,621 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1,621 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1,788 |
Rank over time
#5,308
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #5,308 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #5,313 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #5,308 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #5,303 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #5,303 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #5,300 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #5,299 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #5,301 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #5,300 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #5,298 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #5,311 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #5,314 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #5,308 |
Growth %
Average -0.83% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.12% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.06% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.12% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.12% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.12% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.06% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.06% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.06% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -9.34% |
Active installs band
1K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #5314 → #5303Downloads +0%
- Tested up to 6.5.13 → 6.5.14
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.073%
- v1.426%
- Other1.5%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.0.11
- Requires WordPress
- 4.9
- Tested up to
- 6.5.14
- Requires PHP
- 5.6
- First released
- Apr 19, 2017
- Last updated
- Mar 26, 2024
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about XO Post Background
How many websites use XO Post Background?
XO Post Background is active on 1K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #5,308 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has XO Post Background been downloaded?
28,561 times in total since 2017. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 11 times. See download stats
When was XO Post Background last updated?
Version 2.0.11 came out on Mar 26, 2024 (2 years ago). See every release
Is XO Post Background compatible with the latest WordPress?
XO Post Background’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.5.14, 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 XO Post Background have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for XO Post Background. See its security record
Is XO Post Background still maintained?
Its last release was 2 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does XO Post Background have?
No one has reviewed XO Post Background on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to XO Post Background?
The plugins most like XO Post Background, by the tags they share, are Advanced WordPress Backgrounds (30K+), Simple Full Screen Background Image (10K+) and Background Per Page (600+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 1,620 |
| Reported installs | 1K+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 28.6K |
| Author | ishitaka |
| First released | Apr 19, 2017 |
| Version | 2.0.11 |
| Requires WP | 4.9 |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 |
| Last updated | Mar 26, 2024 |
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