Title: Featured Background Author: Schwarttzy Published: October 4, 2014 Last modified: September 4, 2025 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/featured-background/assets/banner-772x250.jpg?rev=3356298) ![](https://ps.w.org/featured-background/assets/icon-256x256.jpg?rev=3356298) # Featured Background By [Schwarttzy](https://profiles.wordpress.org/schwarttzy/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/featured-background.1.0.zip) * [Details](https://twd.wordpress.org/plugins/featured-background/#description) * [Reviews](https://twd.wordpress.org/plugins/featured-background/#reviews) * [Installation](https://twd.wordpress.org/plugins/featured-background/#installation) * [Development](https://twd.wordpress.org/plugins/featured-background/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/featured-background/) ## 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](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/featured-background/). ## Screenshots * [[ * The enhanced “Featured Background” meta box with options. * [[ * Gutenberg sidebar integration. ## 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. ## FAQ ### 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](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/featured-background/). ## Reviews ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/429c3e3d579441274f00e476fe22d13edbd38f82ec997fdb1320464785f219b2? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Plugin written by a newbie](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/plugin-written-by-a-newbie/)󠁿 [slickremix](https://profiles.wordpress.org/slickremix/) February 8, 2017 Waste of a repository space. [ Read all 4 reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/featured-background/reviews/) ## Contributors & Developers “Featured Background” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ Schwarttzy ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/schwarttzy/) [Translate “Featured Background” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/featured-background) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/featured-background/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/featured-background/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/featured-background/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/featured-background/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## 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. ## Meta * Version **1.0** * Last updated **7 months ago** * Active installations **30+** * WordPress version ** 6.0 or higher ** * Tested up to **6.8.5** * PHP version ** 7.4 or higher ** * Language * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/featured-background/) * Tags * [background](https://twd.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/background/)[custom background](https://twd.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/custom-background/) [featured image](https://twd.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/featured-image/)[page background](https://twd.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/page-background/) * [Advanced View](https://twd.wordpress.org/plugins/featured-background/advanced/) ## Ratings 4 out of 5 stars. * [ 3 5-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/featured-background/reviews/?filter=5) * [ 0 4-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/featured-background/reviews/?filter=4) * [ 0 3-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/featured-background/reviews/?filter=3) * [ 0 2-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/featured-background/reviews/?filter=2) * [ 1 1-star review ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/featured-background/reviews/?filter=1) [Add my review](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/featured-background/reviews/#new-post) [See all reviews](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/featured-background/reviews/) ## Contributors * [ Schwarttzy ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/schwarttzy/) ## Support Got something to say? 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