# Featured Background

> Featured Background has 20+ active installs, a 4/5 rating from 4 reviews and 62 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 37/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Featured Background shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 37/100 on our health check.

**Set a featured image as the background for individual posts or pages with advanced options like parallax, overlays, and more.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 3,128
- **Downloads (30 days):** 62 (-15.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4/5 from 4 reviews
- **Health score:** 37/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Sep 4, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.8.11
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.0+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Schwarttzy (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/schwarttzy/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/featured-background/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [background](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/background/) | #30 | 66 |
| [custom background](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom-background/) | #6 | 8 |
| [featured image](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/featured-image/) | #99 | 222 |
| [page background](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/page-background/) | #3 | 4 |
| [post background](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post-background/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| background | #65 | 10,000 |
| custom background | >100 | 6,832 |
| featured image | >100 | 4,603 |
| page background | >100 | 9,410 |
| post background | >100 | 6,325 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 55.2%
- 0.6: 44.8%

## 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) | Oct 16, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 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 | 54/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Featured Background safe to use in 2026?
Featured Background shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 37/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Featured Background?
Featured Background is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,128 times since it launched in October 2014. It was downloaded 62 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Featured Background work with WordPress 7.1?
Featured Background is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.11, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Featured Background need?
Featured Background requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Featured Background last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on September 4, 2025 (1 year ago).

### Who makes Featured Background?
Featured Background is developed and maintained by Schwarttzy.

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


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