Get Background From Library
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.
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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.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 13 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.2 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Get Background From Library stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| background | >100 |
| custom background | >100 |
| media library | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Get Background From Library
From the official readme · v1.3Description
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.
Add an action button to images in the media library. Easily use any image as your custom background.
Custom backgrounds must be enabled on the active theme
Installation
- Upload the contents of the zip file to the your plugins directory (default:
/wp-content/plugins/) - OR – upload it to the
mu-pluginsdirectory (you can create it if it doesn’t exist) - Find the “Use as Background” link next to the “Edit” and “Delete Permanently” links in the Media Library
- After clicking that, you’ll have the opportunity to change the background position and color options
Changelog
Final update. Notice of stopped development.
1.3
- No functional change. Notice of stopped development
1.1
- code optimization
- displays notice if current theme doesn’t support custom backgrounds
1.0
- Initial Release
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FAQ
Get Background From Library: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 14, 2026
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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