Custom Content Width
Adds a 'Custom Content Width' setting to the Settings > Media screen, to let users override their theme's content width.
Solid choice
Custom Content Width is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 4.8/5 and was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 66/100 on our health check.
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Custom Content Width stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| Content Width | #1 |
| theme | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4.8 from 8 reviews
About Custom Content Width
From the official readme · v1.0.2Description
Occasionally, themes forget to set the $content_width variable in functions.php. If they forgot, or if you’d like to change the value that they’ve set, this will let you in your Settings > Media screen.
Installation
- Install and activate the plugin via the WordPress Plugin Installer.
- Go to the Settings > Media screen, and set the Content Width!
- There is no step three!
Changelog
1.0.2
- PHP 8.2 compatibility fix: Dynamic Properties are deprecated.
1.0.1
- Validate width values to avoid unlikely security vulnerabilities.
1.0
- Initial release.
For developers
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FAQ
Custom Content Width: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 1, 2026
Is Custom Content Width free?
Yes. Custom Content Width is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Custom Content Width safe to use in 2026?
Custom Content Width is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 4.8/5 and was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 66/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Custom Content Width?
Custom Content Width is active on 1K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 31,645 times since it launched in June 2013. It was downloaded 299 times in the last 30 days.
Does Custom Content Width work with WordPress 7.1?
Custom Content Width is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.6, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Custom Content Width last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.2, was released on May 13, 2026 (5 months ago).
Who makes Custom Content Width?
Custom Content Width is developed and maintained by George Stephanis.
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