# SuryaCreates Background Grid Maker

> SuryaCreates Background Grid Maker has <10 active installs and 44 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 55/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** SuryaCreates Background Grid Ma… works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 55/100 on our health check.

**Add a customizable grid-line or dotted background overlay to specific pages, without changing the page's actual background color.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 182
- **Downloads (30 days):** 44 (-2.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 55/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.1.7
- **Last updated:** Jul 18, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.7
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.5+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Suryagopal Dhara (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/suryagopaldhara/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/suryacreates-background-grid-maker/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [background](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/background/) | #58 | 66 |
| [design](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/design/) | #95 | 116 |
| [dots](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/dots/) | #2 | 2 |
| [grid](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/grid/) | >100 | 140 |
| [page background](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/page-background/) | #4 | 4 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| background | >100 | 10,000 |
| design | >100 | 10,000 |
| dots | >100 | 1,535 |
| grid | >100 | 4,390 |
| page background | >100 | 9,355 |

## 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 SuryaCreates Background Grid Ma… free?
Yes. SuryaCreates Background Grid Ma… is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is SuryaCreates Background Grid Ma… safe to use in 2026?
SuryaCreates Background Grid Ma… works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 55/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use SuryaCreates Background Grid Ma…?
SuryaCreates Background Grid Ma… is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 182 times since it launched in July 2026. It was downloaded 44 times in the last 30 days.

### Does SuryaCreates Background Grid Ma… work with WordPress 7.1?
SuryaCreates Background Grid Ma… is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.7, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

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

### When was SuryaCreates Background Grid Ma… last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.7, was released on July 18, 2026 (3 months ago).

### Who makes SuryaCreates Background Grid Ma…?
SuryaCreates Background Grid Ma… is developed and maintained by Suryagopal Dhara.

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


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