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WP Display Header

By Konstantin Obenland

Design & Themes / Themes & Templates

WP Display Header Review - In-Depth Analysis

Easily select specific or random header images for posts and archive pages. Customize headers without modifying template files.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.87/10

User Rating

4.5/5 (based on 27+ reviews)

Active Installations

7,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin lets you specify a header image for each post, page, custom post type or archive page individually, from your default headers and custom headers.

It adds a meta box in the post edit screens with the header selection and a settings field in the edit profile and each taxonomy edit screen. If no specific header is specified for a post it will fall back to the default selection. There is no change of template files necessary as this plugin hooks in the existing WordPress API to unfold its magic.

Thanks to Erik T. for the idea to this plugin!

Comparing to Alternatives

WP Display Header is a straightforward plugin designed to manage custom header images on WordPress sites. Compared to other header management plugins, it focuses on simplicity and integration with the native WordPress header system.

Top alternatives

WP Display Header

Strengths

Seamlessly integrates with WordPress's native header_image() system.
Simple and easy to use without unnecessary complexity.
Works well with default themes like Twenty Seventeen.
Allows different header images per page, overcoming theme limitations.
Compatible with WordPress.com when using the legacy wp-admin console.

Weaknesses

Uploading header images can be inconsistent, especially when editing pages.
Lacks advanced features like random header selection by category.
No premium version offering extended functionality.
Some users report occasional issues with header image selection requiring re-upload.

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback highlights the plugin's reliability and ease of use, though some note minor issues with image uploading and selection.

Positive highlights

"Works great on WordPress.com" - r6123603680
"Nice Plugin – Just works" - Dennis Booker
"Perfectly integrated in WP, works great" - kingbolo
"Does a fine job" - fuchsr
"Simple and efficient" - pouicpouic

Common complaints

Uploading header images can be inconsistent.
Selecting a header image sometimes defaults to the standard header.
Lack of advanced features like category-based random headers.
Requires legacy wp-admin for full functionality on WordPress.com.

Weaknesses

Image upload process is not fully streamlined.
No options for dynamic or randomized header images.
Limited support for newer WordPress editors.
Some minor bugs requiring manual fixes by users.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who want a simple, reliable way to set different header images per page without complex configurations or premium features.

Not ideal for

Users seeking advanced header customization options, such as randomized headers by category or seamless integration with the latest WordPress editors.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides core functionality to assign custom header images per page, integrating with WordPress's native header system without additional cost or limitations.

Final Verdict

WP Display Header is a dependable and straightforward plugin that fills a niche for users needing custom headers per page, especially when themes lack this feature. Its tight integration with WordPress core functions ensures stability and ease of use.

While it lacks advanced features and has some minor usability quirks, it remains a solid choice for users prioritizing simplicity and compatibility over extensive customization options.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free WP Display Header plugin.

custom header

header image

content header

Screenshots

FAQ

To make it work in your header.php file all you need is a header_image() call like so:

<img src="<?php header_image(); ?>" width="<?php echo get_custom_header()->width; ?>" height="<?php echo get_custom_header()->height; ?>" alt="" />

See TwentyTwelve’s header.php for reference.

Contributors and developers

“WP Display Header” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.

Konstantin Obenland

Free Version

WPS

6.87

Average

Ratings

4.5 out of 5 | 27

Version

Last updated

1 week ago

Active installations

7,000+

WordPress version

7.0 or higher

PHP version

or higher

Languages

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WP Display Header Review - In-Depth Analysis

Performance Overview

What It Does

Comparing to Alternatives

User Sentiment Analysis

Who Should Use This?

Pricing & Value

Final Verdict

Other Notable Features

Screenshots

FAQ

Contributors and developers

Ratings

Reviews (27)

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Contributors & Developers

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Changelog

Security Status

Secure

No Unpatched Vulnerabilities

Known Vulnerabilities (0)

WPS

6.87

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