Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Advanced WordPress Backgrounds currently ranks #1054 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1039, first reached on Aug 18, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 30K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 173 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 72% versus the month before (610/day).
- The latest release, v1.13.0, shipped on Aug 26, 2026 (53 days ago) — release #18 since the plugin joined the directory in 2017.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-18 | #1054 |
| 2026-09-30 | #1050 |
| 2026-08-31 | #1047 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1044 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-18 | 30,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 30,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 30,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 30,000 |
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 | 118 |
| 2026-09-30 | 169 |
| 2026-08-31 | 814 |
| 2026-07-31 | 143 |
| 2026-06-30 | 243 |
| 2026-05-31 | 119 |
| 2026-04-30 | 106 |
| 2026-03-31 | 102 |
| 2026-02-28 | 89 |
| 2026-01-31 | 127 |
| 2025-12-31 | 199 |
| 2025-11-30 | 53 |
| 2025-10-31 | 63 |
| 2025-09-30 | 98 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Websites using Advanced WordPress Backgrounds
Detected on 2 of the sites scanned with our theme detector. Live screenshots, so they may lag the site.
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Kingsley Creative – Award winning post production – Award winning post production & animationkingsleycreative.co.uk
- Theme: Inspiro PRO
- 8 plugins detected
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Details
| Author | nK |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.13.0 |
| Versions released | 18 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-26 |
| Added to directory | 2017-07-24 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.2+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Easy to use advanced Parallax, Image and Video backgrounds block plugin with parallax and video support.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Advanced WordPress Backgrounds?
WordPress.org reports 30K+ active installs.
How popular is Advanced WordPress Backgrounds?
As of October 18, 2026, Advanced WordPress Backgrounds ranks #1054 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #1039.
When was Advanced WordPress Backgrounds last updated?
Advanced WordPress Backgrounds was last updated on August 26, 2026 (version 1.13.0). It has shipped 18 releases in total.
Who makes Advanced WordPress Backgrounds?
Advanced WordPress Backgrounds is developed by nK. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in July 2017.
