Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- WP Display Header currently ranks #2657 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #2656, first reached on Oct 29, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 7K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 45 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 71% versus the month before (157/day).
- The latest release, v9, shipped on Sep 2, 2026 (59 days ago) — release #12 since the plugin joined the directory in 2011.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-31 | #2657 |
| 2026-09-30 | #2672 |
| 2026-08-31 | #2682 |
| 2026-07-31 | #2683 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-31 | 7,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 7,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 7,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 7,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-30 | 36 |
| 2026-09-30 | 45 |
| 2026-08-31 | 39 |
| 2026-07-31 | 36 |
| 2026-06-30 | 35 |
| 2026-05-31 | 27 |
| 2026-04-30 | 5 |
| 2026-03-31 | 3 |
| 2026-02-28 | 4 |
| 2026-01-31 | 5 |
| 2025-12-31 | 2 |
| 2025-11-30 | 6 |
| 2025-10-31 | 4 |
| 2025-09-30 | 8 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Konstantin Obenland |
|---|---|
| Current version | 9 |
| Versions released | 12 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-02 |
| Added to directory | 2011-03-28 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.2+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Select a specific header or random header image for each content item or archive page.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use WP Display Header?
WordPress.org reports 7K+ active installs.
How popular is WP Display Header?
As of October 31, 2026, WP Display Header ranks #2657 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #2656.
When was WP Display Header last updated?
WP Display Header was last updated on September 2, 2026 (version 9). It has shipped 12 releases in total.
Who makes WP Display Header?
WP Display Header is developed by Konstantin Obenland. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in March 2011.
