WallpaperChanger
A small WordPress plugin allows you to automatically change the wallpaper(morning,evening) according to server daytime.
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WallpaperChanger shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 10 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.5 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where WallpaperChanger stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| background image | >100 |
| image | >100 |
| server time | >100 |
| wallpaper | #34 |
| wallpaper changer | #1 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About WallpaperChanger
From the official readme · v1.0Description
A small WordPress plugin allows you to automatically change the wallpaper(morning,evening) according to server daytime.
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get server time by using
$Hour = date(‘G’); -
for morning image/wallpaper : $Hour >= 5 && $Hour <= 18
- for evening image/wallpaper : $Hour >= 19 || $Hour <= 4
**You can change the hour value and images
Installation
Here’s how to make the plugin work for your publications.
- Download and activate the plugin through the Plugins menu in WordPress admin.
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FAQ
WallpaperChanger: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 15, 2026
Is WallpaperChanger free?
Yes. WallpaperChanger is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is WallpaperChanger safe to use in 2026?
WallpaperChanger shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use WallpaperChanger?
WallpaperChanger is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,428 times since it launched in May 2016. It was downloaded 59 times in the last 30 days.
Does WallpaperChanger work with WordPress 7.1?
WallpaperChanger is officially tested up to WordPress 4.5.33, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was WallpaperChanger last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on May 18, 2016 (10 years ago).
Who makes WallpaperChanger?
WallpaperChanger is developed and maintained by taniafi786.
What are the best alternatives to WallpaperChanger?
The most popular alternatives to WallpaperChanger are Simple Full Screen Backgrou… (10K+ installs), Full Background Manager (7K+ installs) and Full Screen Background (2K+ installs).
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