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Plugin info

Total downloads: 2,562
Active installs: 30
Total reviews: 4
Average rating: 4
Support threads opened: 0
Support threads resolved: 0 (0%)
Available in: 1 language(s)
Contributors: 1
Last updated: 9/4/2025 (118 days ago)
Added to WordPress: 10/4/2014 (11 years old)
Minimum WordPress version: 6.0
Tested up to WordPress version: 6.8.3
Minimum PHP version: 7.4

Maintenance & Compatibility

Maintenance score

Maintained • Last updated 118 days ago • 4 reviews

52/100

Is Featured Background abandoned?

Likely maintained (last update 118 days ago).

Compatibility

Requires WordPress: 6.0
Tested up to: 6.8.3
Requires PHP: 7.4

Ratings

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Developers

Schwarttzy (Owner)3

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Description

Featured Background is a lightweight WordPress plugin that lets you set a custom background image for specific posts or pages using the built-in featured image functionality. Now enhanced with expanded options for customization, parallax effects via CSS, overlay colors, custom post type support, Gutenberg sidebar integration, and UI improvements.

Key Features

  • Expanded Background Options: Customize position, repeat, size, attachment, and fallback color.
  • Parallax Effect: Simple CSS-based parallax (using fixed attachment) with an optional toggle.
  • Overlay Color and Opacity: Add a semi-transparent overlay for better text readability.
  • Custom Post Type Support: Enable the meta box on any public CPT via a settings page.
  • Gutenberg Integration: Dedicated plugin sidebar in the block editor for seamless configuration.
  • UI Improvements: Added “Remove Image” button and live preview in the meta box.
  • Simple Integration: Easily upload or select an image via the WordPress media library.
  • Automatic CSS Injection: Injects inline CSS into the header with options applied to the body element.
  • Admin Preview: Live preview in the editor.
  • Secure and Efficient: Nonces, sanitization, conditional enqueuing.
  • Clean Uninstall: Removes all data on deletion.
  • Modern Compatibility: Tested with WordPress 6.8.2 and PHP 8+.

Ideal for personalizing backgrounds per page. The CSS includes comments for identification.

Report issues on the support forum.

Installation

Minimum Requirements

  • WordPress 6.0 or higher
  • PHP 7.4 or higher

Automatic Installation

  1. Go to your WordPress dashboard: Plugins > Add New.
  2. Search for “Featured Background”.
  3. Click “Install Now” and then “Activate”.

Manual Installation

  1. Download the plugin ZIP file from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
  2. In your WordPress dashboard, go to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin.
  3. Upload the ZIP file and click “Install Now”.
  4. Activate the plugin.

After activation:
1. Go to Settings > Featured Background to select supported post types.
2. Edit a supported post or page.
3. Use the “Featured Background” meta box or Gutenberg sidebar to set options.
4. Save or update the post/page—the background will apply automatically on the front end.

If permalinks or caching issues arise, flush your site’s cache and regenerate permalinks via Settings > Permalinks.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why isn’t the background showing?

Check image selection, save the post, and theme conflicts—some themes may override body backgrounds with their own CSS. Clear your browser cache and test with a default theme like Twenty Twenty-Four.

How do I enable on custom post types?

Go to Settings > Featured Background and select them from the list of public post types.

Does this work with Gutenberg?

Yes, via a dedicated sidebar panel in the block editor.

How does the parallax work?

It’s a simple CSS effect using background-attachment: fixed when toggled on.

Can I adjust the overlay?

Yes, choose the color and opacity (0-1) directly in the editor.

How do I remove the image?

Use the “Remove Image” button in the meta box or Gutenberg sidebar.

Does the plugin collect data?

No, it doesn’t track usage or collect personal data. All settings are stored locally in your database as post meta.

For more questions, check the support forum.

Review feed

slickremix
2/8/2017

Plugin written by a newbie

Waste of a repository space.

Screenshots

  1. The enhanced "Featured Background" meta box with options.

    The enhanced "Featured Background" meta box with options.

  2. Gutenberg sidebar integration.

    Gutenberg sidebar integration.

Changelog

1.0

  • Released: September 04, 2025
  • Added expanded background options (position, repeat, size, attachment, fallback color).
  • Implemented simple CSS parallax (fixed attachment toggle).
  • Added custom post type support via settings page.
  • Added overlay color and opacity.
  • Integrated Gutenberg plugin sidebar.
  • Added “Remove Image” button and UI improvements.
  • Updated JS for color pickers and Gutenberg.
  • Bumped version and tested up to 6.8.2.
  • Enhanced uninstall to cover new meta.\
  • Major overhaul for modern compatibility.
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