# The Colour Clock

> The Colour Clock has 10+ active installs and 35 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** The Colour Clock shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**What colour is it when you browse your website? Bring more colour into your website with this ever-changing background. It changes background color of your website with the passage of time (time as a hexadecimal value)…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,119
- **Downloads (30 days):** 35 (-2.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.2
- **Last updated:** Aug 18, 2015
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.3.34
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.8.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Piotr Pesta (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/piotr-pesta/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/the-colour-clock/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [background](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/background/) | #48 | 66 |
| [clock](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/clock/) | #43 | 51 |
| [colour](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/colour/) | #8 | 10 |
| [hex](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/hex/) | #1 | 1 |
| [wallpaper](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wallpaper/) | #4 | 4 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| background | >100 | 10,000 |
| clock | >100 | 710 |
| colour | >100 | 2,695 |
| hex | >100 | 662 |
| wallpaper | #40 | 43 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 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 The Colour Clock free?
Yes. The Colour Clock is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is The Colour Clock safe to use in 2026?
The Colour Clock shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use The Colour Clock?
The Colour Clock is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,119 times since it launched in February 2015. It was downloaded 35 times in the last 30 days.

### Does The Colour Clock work with WordPress 7.1?
The Colour Clock is officially tested up to WordPress 4.3.34, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was The Colour Clock last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.2, was released on August 18, 2015 (11 years ago).

### Who makes The Colour Clock?
The Colour Clock is developed and maintained by Piotr Pesta.

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


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