Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Background Per Page currently ranks #8130 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #8098, first reached on Oct 13, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 600+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 5 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 45% versus the month before (3/day).
- The latest release, v0.3, shipped on May 20, 2012 (5,270 days ago) — release #4 since the plugin joined the directory in 2012.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-23 | #8130 |
| 2026-09-30 | #8182 |
| 2026-08-31 | #8181 |
| 2026-07-31 | #8184 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-23 | 600 |
| 2026-09-30 | 600 |
| 2026-08-31 | 600 |
| 2026-07-31 | 600 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-22 | 6 |
| 2026-09-30 | 4 |
| 2026-08-31 | 2 |
| 2026-07-31 | 6 |
| 2026-06-29 | 3 |
| 2026-05-31 | 1 |
| 2026-04-30 | 3 |
| 2026-03-31 | 3 |
| 2026-02-27 | 1 |
| 2026-01-31 | 2 |
| 2025-12-31 | 2 |
| 2025-11-30 | 2 |
| 2025-10-31 | 3 |
| 2025-09-30 | 2 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Andy Charrington |
|---|---|
| Current version | 0.3 |
| Versions released | 4 |
| Last updated | 2012-05-20 |
| Added to directory | 2012-04-19 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.3.1+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Background Per Page allows you to set a custom background per page (or post) as well as set up a default background for all other pages/posts.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Background Per Page?
WordPress.org reports 600+ active installs.
How popular is Background Per Page?
As of October 23, 2026, Background Per Page ranks #8130 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #8098.
When was Background Per Page last updated?
Background Per Page was last updated on May 20, 2012 (version 0.3). It has shipped 4 releases in total.
Who makes Background Per Page?
Background Per Page is developed by Andy Charrington. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in April 2012.
