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Custom Background Extended

By Justin Tadlock

Design & Themes / Themes & Templates

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

Custom Background Extended Review - In-Depth Analysis

Create custom backgrounds for individual posts with this plugin. Easily select colors or images for a unique look.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.84/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 10+ reviews)

Active Installations

700+

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 allows users to set a custom background on a per-post basis. It hooks into the WordPress custom background theme feature and overwrites the values on single post views if the post has a custom background.

The plugin creates a custom meta box on the edit post screen. From there, you can select a custom color and/or image. If you choose an image, additional options for how the image appears on the site will be presented.

To use this plugin, your theme must support the core WordPress implementation of the Custom Backgrounds theme feature.

Comparing to Alternatives

Custom Background Extended stands out in the background customization category with no direct feature-for-feature match among its peers, offering a unique approach to background management.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Seamless compatibility with the latest WordPress versions
Highly rated by users with consistent 5-star reviews
Simple and effective background customization features
No reported security vulnerabilities
Lightweight and easy to use

Weaknesses

Lacks a pro version with advanced features
Limited to basic background customization
No recent updates noted since 2013
Fewer features compared to some alternatives

User Sentiment Analysis

With a perfect 5-star rating from all reviewers and no negative feedback, user sentiment for Custom Background Extended is overwhelmingly positive.

Positive highlights

'Superb plugin, works well with the newest version of Wordpress.' — admintam

Common complaints

Weaknesses

No advanced customization options available
No ongoing updates or active development noted
Limited feature set compared to some competitors

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a straightforward, reliable plugin for basic background customization that integrates well with the latest WordPress versions.

Not ideal for

Those needing advanced background features, frequent updates, or premium support may find this plugin lacking.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers essential background customization tools sufficient for most standard needs.

Final Verdict

Custom Background Extended delivers a simple and effective solution for background customization with excellent user satisfaction and no known security issues. Its ease of use and compatibility make it a solid choice for users with basic needs.

However, the lack of advanced features, updates, and a pro version may limit its appeal for users seeking more robust or frequently maintained background management tools. Alternatives may better serve those requiring more complex functionality.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Custom Background Extended plugin.

custom background

post backgrounds

background image

Screenshots

FAQ

I’ve always been interested in art direction on blogs. This is just one tool of many that I’m creating and making available via my Web site for making it easier for users to take more control over their styles on a per-post basis.

Your theme must support the Custom Backgrounds feature for this plugin to work.

If you’re a theme author, consider adding support for this if you can make it fit in with your design. The following is the basic code, but check out the above link.

add_theme_support( 'custom-background' );

Contributors and developers

“Custom Background Extended” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.

Justin Tadlock

Free Version

WPS

6.84

Average

Ratings

5 out of 5 | 10

Version

0.1.0

Last updated

13 years ago

Active installations

700+

WordPress version

3.7.41 or higher

PHP version

or higher

Languages

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Custom Background Extended 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 (10)

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Contributors & Developers

Interested in development?

Security Status

Secure

No Unpatched Vulnerabilities

Known Vulnerabilities (0)

Previous Versions

WPS

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