Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- XO Post Background currently ranks #5295 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #5279, first reached on Aug 23, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 1K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 7 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 28% versus the month before (5/day).
- The latest release, v2.0.11, shipped on Mar 26, 2024 (934 days ago) — release #18 since the plugin joined the directory in 2017.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #5295 |
| 2026-09-30 | #5285 |
| 2026-08-31 | #5312 |
| 2026-07-31 | #5291 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | 6 |
| 2026-09-30 | 5 |
| 2026-08-31 | 4 |
| 2026-07-31 | 4 |
| 2026-06-30 | 2 |
| 2026-05-31 | 4 |
| 2026-04-30 | 6 |
| 2026-03-31 | 2 |
| 2026-02-28 | 5 |
| 2026-01-31 | 1 |
| 2025-12-31 | 4 |
| 2025-11-30 | 3 |
| 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 | ishitaka |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.0.11 |
| Versions released | 18 |
| Last updated | 2024-03-26 |
| Added to directory | 2017-04-19 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.9+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
XO Post Background is a plugin to set background image and color for each post.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use XO Post Background?
WordPress.org reports 1K+ active installs.
How popular is XO Post Background?
As of October 16, 2026, XO Post Background ranks #5295 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #5279.
When was XO Post Background last updated?
XO Post Background was last updated on March 26, 2024 (version 2.0.11). It has shipped 18 releases in total.
Who makes XO Post Background?
XO Post Background is developed by ishitaka. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in April 2017.
