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Custom Header Extended

By Justin Tadlock

Design & Themes / Themes & Templates

Custom Header Extended Review - In-Depth Analysis

Create custom headers for individual posts easily. This plugin integrates with WordPress's custom header feature, allowing personalized header images and text.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.72/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 12+ reviews)

Active Installations

1,000+

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

The plugin creates a custom meta box on the edit post screen where you can select a custom header image. You can also choose whether to display header text and its color if your theme supports that option. The selected options will be shown on the single post page on the front end.

Your theme must support the core WordPress implementation of the Custom Headers theme feature.

If you need professional plugin support, you can access the support forums at Theme Hybrid, where the author handles support for all plugins and themes for a growing community of users.

For developers or code enthusiasts, you can follow the development of this plugin on its GitHub repository.

Donations are accepted to support the development of this plugin. Contributions are appreciated but not required for further development.

Comparing to Alternatives

Custom Header Extended stands out among header customization plugins by focusing on simplicity and efficiency.

Top alternatives

Custom Header Extended

Strengths

Easy to use with minimal setup required
Saves significant time in header customization
Reliable performance without bugs

Weaknesses

Limited advanced customization options
No premium version for extended features
Lacks integration with other design tools

User Sentiment Analysis

Users generally express high satisfaction with Custom Header Extended, praising its effectiveness and ease of use.

Positive highlights

'Good Plugin (y)' - arumartino
'Perfect!' - cutero
'You saved me hours of work. Done the job in seconds. Great.' - mamounjamous

Common complaints

Limited feature set
No updates for advanced customization

Weaknesses

Lacks premium support
No additional design templates

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a straightforward, time-saving solution for customizing their WordPress headers without needing complex features.

Not ideal for

Those requiring advanced header design options or integration with other plugins and themes may find this plugin insufficient.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers essential header customization features that are easy to use and effective for most basic needs.

Final Verdict

Custom Header Extended is a reliable and user-friendly plugin ideal for users who want quick and simple header customization.

While it lacks advanced features and a premium version, its free offering provides excellent value for basic header design needs.

Other Notable Features

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

custom header

post headers

header images

Screenshots

FAQ

Upload the custom-header-extended folder to your /wp-content/plugins/ directory.
Activate the “Custom Header Extended” plugin through the “Plugins” menu in WordPress.
Edit a post to add a custom header.

Your theme must support the Custom Headers 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 you’ll need to do more work. Check out the above link for more details.