# Get Background From Library

> Get Background From Library has 10+ active installs and 66 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Get Background From Library shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**The ability to select an image from the media library as the background is baked right into core now. This plugin will no longer be developed.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 5,753
- **Downloads (30 days):** 66 (+11.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.3
- **Last updated:** Apr 4, 2013
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.2.1
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Kailey (trepmal) (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/trepmal/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/get-background-from-library/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [background](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/background/) | #44 | 66 |
| [custom background](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom-background/) | #8 | 8 |
| [media library](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/media-library/) | >100 | 375 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| background | >100 | 10,000 |
| custom background | >100 | 6,738 |
| media library | >100 | 5,650 |

## Version adoption

- 1.3: 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 | 84/100 |
| 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 Get Background From Library free?
Yes. Get Background From Library is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Get Background From Library safe to use in 2026?
Get Background From Library shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Get Background From Library?
Get Background From Library is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 5,753 times since it launched in November 2010. It was downloaded 66 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Get Background From Library work with WordPress 7.1?
Get Background From Library is officially tested up to WordPress 3.2.1, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Get Background From Library last updated?
The latest version, 1.3, was released on April 4, 2013 (14 years ago).

### Who makes Get Background From Library?
Get Background From Library is developed and maintained by Kailey (trepmal).

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


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