Parallaxium – Parallax Block for Block Editor
Add a customizable parallax section to your Gutenberg pages with background image, overlay color, text content, and text styling options.
Solid choice
Parallaxium is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 62/100 on our health check.
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Parallaxium stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| block | >100 |
| gutenberg | >100 |
| overlay | >100 |
| parallax | #56 |
| scroll effect | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Parallaxium
From the official readme · v1.0.1Description
Parallaxium – Parallax Block for Block Editor adds a new block to the Gutenberg editor that lets you create visually striking parallax sections with customizable background images, headings, buttons, descriptions, overlay colors, and text styles — all without writing any code.
You can control the section height, enable or disable overlays, add a button with custom text and link, and style your content using built-in Gutenberg controls.
Features:
– Add background images with a smooth parallax scrolling effect.
– Set custom section height (default 500px).
– Add heading and description text.
– Add a customizable button with text and link.
– Enable or disable a semi-transparent overlay.
– Customize overlay color for better text contrast.
– Adjust font size and text color for heading and description.
– Works seamlessly in both Gutenberg editor and frontend.
– Lightweight and optimized for performance.
How It Works:
The block creates a section with a background image and optional overlay layer. You can add text content over it and adjust its appearance directly from the Gutenberg block settings. Changes are reflected instantly in the editor preview.
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/parallaxium-parallax-block-for-block-editordirectory, or install the plugin through the WordPress Plugins screen. - Activate the plugin through the Plugins screen in WordPress.
- In the Gutenberg editor, click the + button to add a block, search for Parallax Block, and insert it into your page.
- Customize background, overlay, text, button, and typography settings from the block inspector panel.
Frequently asked questions
Does this plugin support live preview in Gutenberg editor?
Yes, it fully supports Gutenberg’s live preview feature.
Can I change the overlay color?
Yes, you can enable or disable the overlay and select any color with opacity.
Can I change the section height?
Yes, you can adjust the height in pixels using the height control slider.
Changelog
1.0
- Initial release — added parallax block with background, overlay, text, button, and text styling options.
1.0.1
Changed default block heading name.
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FAQ
Parallaxium: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 3, 2026
Is Parallaxium free?
Yes. Parallaxium is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Parallaxium safe to use in 2026?
Parallaxium is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 62/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Parallaxium?
Parallaxium is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 443 times since it launched in December 2025. It was downloaded 62 times in the last 30 days.
Does Parallaxium work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Parallaxium up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 5.6 or newer.
What PHP version does Parallaxium need?
Parallaxium requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Parallaxium last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on August 29, 2026 (1 month ago).
Who makes Parallaxium?
Parallaxium is developed and maintained by samiur6688.
What are the best alternatives to Parallaxium?
The most popular alternatives to Parallaxium are Spectra Legacy (1M+ installs), Breadcrumb NavXT (800K+ installs) and PDF Embedder (300K+ installs).
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