# Background Changer

> Background Changer has 10+ active installs and 52 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Background Changer shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 17 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**Background changer will appear as a sub-menu in the Settings Menu In your Wp-Admin Control panel by the name of BG Changer. There you will have a page where you can select a background color or you can set a link to an…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 15,670
- **Downloads (30 days):** 52 (+48.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.4
- **Last updated:** Sep 19, 2009
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 2.8.4
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.3+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Ciprian Turcu (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/ciprian_vb/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/background-changer/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [background](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/background/) | #39 | 66 |
| [body](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/body/) | #10 | 16 |
| [change](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/change/) | #24 | 43 |
| [color](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/color/) | #46 | 92 |
| [hexa](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/hexa/) | #2 | 2 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| background | >100 | 9,748 |
| body | >100 | 3,665 |
| change | >100 | 10,000 |
| color | >100 | 10,000 |
| hexa | #6 | 6 |

## Version adoption

- 2.4: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Advanced WordPress Backgrounds](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-backgrounds/) | 30K+ | 4.8/5 (44) | Aug 26, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 2 | [Simple Full Screen Background Image](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-full-screen-background-image/) | 10K+ | 4.4/5 (45) | Mar 29, 2023 | 44/100 |
| 3 | [Media Focus Point](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/media-focus-point/) | 6K+ | 5/5 (9) | Sep 21, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 4 | [XO Post Background](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/xo-post-background/) | 1K+ | — | Mar 26, 2024 | 27/100 |
| 5 | [WP Updates Settings](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-updates-settings/) | 800+ | 4.4/5 (5) | Dec 20, 2017 | 37/100 |
| 6 | [WP Night Mode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-night-mode/) | 700+ | 4.5/5 (23) | Nov 9, 2020 | 42/100 |
| 7 | [Background Per Page](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/background-per-page/) | 600+ | 4.3/5 (8) | May 20, 2012 | 36/100 |
| 8 | [Super Simple jQuery Parallax Background](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/super-simple-jquery-parallax-background/) | 300+ | 5/5 (5) | Mar 25, 2014 | 38/100 |
| 9 | [The Single Background](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/the-single-background/) | 300+ | 2.3/5 (3) | Oct 23, 2018 | 25/100 |
| 10 | [Parallax Scroll – Parallax Scrolling Backgrounds & Call to Action WordPress Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/parallax-scroll-wp/) | 200+ | — | Jul 9, 2026 | 60/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Background Changer free?
Yes. Background Changer is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Background Changer safe to use in 2026?
Background Changer shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 17 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Background Changer?
Background Changer is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 15,670 times since it launched in June 2009. It was downloaded 52 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Background Changer work with WordPress 7.1?
Background Changer is officially tested up to WordPress 2.8.4, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Background Changer last updated?
The latest version, 2.4, was released on September 19, 2009 (17 years ago).

### Who makes Background Changer?
Background Changer is developed and maintained by Ciprian Turcu.

### What are the best alternatives to Background Changer?
The most popular alternatives to Background Changer are Advanced WordPress Backgrou… (30K+ installs), Simple Full Screen Backgrou… (10K+ installs) and Media Focus Point (6K+ installs).


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