Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Custom Header Extended currently ranks #6039 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #6034, first reached on Oct 15, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 1K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 5 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 4% versus the month before (5/day).
- The latest release, v1.0.0, shipped on Nov 28, 2017 (3,247 days ago) — release #4 since the plugin joined the directory in 2013.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-19 | #6039 |
| 2026-09-30 | #6069 |
| 2026-08-31 | #6091 |
| 2026-07-31 | #6089 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-19 | 1,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 1,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 1,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-18 | 3 |
| 2026-09-30 | 5 |
| 2026-08-31 | 5 |
| 2026-07-31 | 2 |
| 2026-06-30 | 2 |
| 2026-05-31 | 3 |
| 2026-04-30 | 3 |
| 2026-03-31 | 3 |
| 2026-02-28 | 2 |
| 2026-01-31 | 2 |
| 2025-12-31 | 3 |
| 2025-11-30 | 2 |
| 2025-10-31 | 3 |
| 2025-09-30 | 1 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Justin Tadlock |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.0 |
| Versions released | 4 |
| Last updated | 2017-11-28 |
| Added to directory | 2013-09-27 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.6+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Allows users to create a custom header on a per-post basis.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Custom Header Extended?
WordPress.org reports 1K+ active installs.
How popular is Custom Header Extended?
As of October 19, 2026, Custom Header Extended ranks #6039 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #6034.
When was Custom Header Extended last updated?
Custom Header Extended was last updated on November 28, 2017 (version 1.0.0). It has shipped 4 releases in total.
Who makes Custom Header Extended?
Custom Header Extended is developed by Justin Tadlock. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in September 2013.
