Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Add Custom Header Images currently ranks #9495 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #9458, first reached on Sep 3, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 400+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 7 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 2% versus the month before (7/day).
- The latest release, v2.3.6, shipped on Aug 13, 2026 (66 days ago) — release #35 since the plugin joined the directory in 2014.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | #9495 |
| 2026-09-30 | #9543 |
| 2026-08-31 | #9540 |
| 2026-07-31 | #9615 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | 400 |
| 2026-09-30 | 400 |
| 2026-08-31 | 400 |
| 2026-07-31 | 400 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 1 |
| 2026-09-30 | 11 |
| 2026-08-31 | 13 |
| 2026-07-31 | 2 |
| 2026-06-30 | 1 |
| 2026-05-31 | 4 |
| 2026-04-30 | 2 |
| 2026-03-31 | 7 |
| 2026-02-28 | 2 |
| 2026-01-31 | 2 |
| 2025-12-31 | 4 |
| 2025-11-30 | 5 |
| 2025-10-31 | 4 |
| 2025-09-30 | 5 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Andy Fragen |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.3.6 |
| Versions released | 35 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-13 |
| Added to directory | 2014-05-18 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.2+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Remove default header images and load custom header images from 'The Headers' page. Allows for easy selection of random header images in your theme.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Add Custom Header Images?
WordPress.org reports 400+ active installs.
How popular is Add Custom Header Images?
As of October 17, 2026, Add Custom Header Images ranks #9495 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #9458.
When was Add Custom Header Images last updated?
Add Custom Header Images was last updated on August 13, 2026 (version 2.3.6). It has shipped 35 releases in total.
Who makes Add Custom Header Images?
Add Custom Header Images is developed by Andy Fragen. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in May 2014.
