# Full screen background

> Full screen background has 20+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 61 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 31/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Full screen background shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

**Full screen background image for your blog or site. Very simple and small. Uses jQuery and CSS.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 11,606
- **Downloads (30 days):** 61 (+7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 31/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.5
- **Last updated:** Jun 5, 2011
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.1.4
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.0.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** jeroentrappers (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/jeroentrappers/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/full-screen-background-css-jquery/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [background](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/background/) | #32 | 66 |
| [fullscreen](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/fullscreen/) | #19 | 39 |
| [jquery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/jquery/) | >100 | 257 |
| [layout](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/layout/) | #40 | 91 |
| [wallpaper](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wallpaper/) | #2 | 4 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| background | >100 | 10,000 |
| fullscreen | >100 | 654 |
| jquery | >100 | 5,045 |
| layout | >100 | 10,000 |
| wallpaper | #43 | 43 |

## Version adoption

- 0.5: 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 | 81/100 |
| 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 Full screen background free?
Yes. Full screen background is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Full screen background safe to use in 2026?
Full screen background shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Full screen background?
Full screen background is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 11,606 times since it launched in March 2011. It was downloaded 61 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Full screen background work with WordPress 7.1?
Full screen background is officially tested up to WordPress 3.1.4, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Full screen background last updated?
The latest version, 0.5, was released on June 5, 2011 (15 years ago).

### Who makes Full screen background?
Full screen background is developed and maintained by jeroentrappers.

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


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