Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Featured Background currently ranks #25404 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #23966, first reached on Sep 14, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.0, shipped on Sep 4, 2025 (421 days ago) — release #7 since the plugin joined the directory in 2014.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-29 | #25404 |
| 2026-09-30 | #24299 |
| 2026-08-31 | #24267 |
| 2026-07-31 | #24581 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-29 | 20 |
| 2026-09-30 | 30 |
| 2026-08-31 | 30 |
| 2026-07-31 | 30 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-08 | 2 |
| 2026-09-30 | 5 |
| 2026-08-31 | 4 |
| 2026-07-31 | 2 |
| 2026-06-29 | 3 |
| 2026-05-31 | 2 |
| 2026-04-30 | 2 |
| 2026-03-31 | 2 |
| 2026-02-28 | 1 |
| 2026-01-30 | 1 |
| 2025-12-31 | 1 |
| 2025-11-30 | 2 |
| 2025-10-31 | 1 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Schwarttzy |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0 |
| Versions released | 7 |
| Last updated | 2025-09-04 |
| Added to directory | 2014-10-04 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Set a featured image as the background for individual posts or pages with advanced options like parallax, overlays, and more.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Featured Background?
WordPress.org reports 20+ active installs.
How popular is Featured Background?
As of October 29, 2026, Featured Background ranks #25404 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #23966.
When was Featured Background last updated?
Featured Background was last updated on September 4, 2025 (version 1.0). It has shipped 7 releases in total.
Who makes Featured Background?
Featured Background is developed by Schwarttzy. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in October 2014.
