Advanced WordPress Backgrounds vs Ripple effect background (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Advanced WordPress Backgrounds
4.8(44)
30K+ active installs
Free
Updated 3 months ago
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Advanced WordPress Backgrounds has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 44 reviews) and leads in active installations (30K+ vs 50). Both are free WordPress plugins. Advanced WordPress Backgrounds has accumulated 812K+ total downloads while Ripple effect background has 1.8K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Advanced WordPress Backgrounds | Ripple effect background | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 44 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 30K+ | ◄ | 50 |
| Total Downloads | 812K+ | ◄ | 1.8K+ |
| Support Resolution | 0% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 months ago | ◄ | 5 years ago |
| First Released | 2017 | 2020 | |
| Age | 9 years | 6 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.2+ | 4.7+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.2+ | 7.0+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.12.8 | 1.0.0 |
Rating
4.8/5Advanced WordPress Backgrounds
◄Ripple effect backgroundN/A
Total Reviews
44Advanced WordPress Backgrounds
◄Ripple effect background0
Active Installs
30K+Advanced WordPress Backgrounds
◄Ripple effect background50
Total Downloads
812K+Advanced WordPress Backgrounds
◄Ripple effect background1.8K+
Support Resolution
0%Advanced WordPress Backgrounds
Ripple effect backgroundN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoAdvanced WordPress Backgrounds
◄Ripple effect background5 years ago
First Released
2017Advanced WordPress Backgrounds
Ripple effect background2020
Age
9 yearsAdvanced WordPress Backgrounds
Ripple effect background6 years
WP Requires
6.2+Advanced WordPress Backgrounds
Ripple effect background4.7+
PHP Requires
7.2+Advanced WordPress Backgrounds
Ripple effect background7.0+
Business Model
FreeAdvanced WordPress Backgrounds
Ripple effect backgroundFree
Latest Version
1.12.8Advanced WordPress Backgrounds
Ripple effect background1.0.0
Rating Breakdown
Advanced WordPress Backgrounds
4.8/5(44 reviews)
5
93%
4
0%
3
2%
2
0%
1
5%
Ripple effect background
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Advanced WordPress Backgrounds Reviews
by dubrynski
good
good plugin
by Tim Blankenship
the definitive way to add video and parallax backgounds
Been using this for a few years and it has been a critical part of our website’s user experience. Support is top notch too.
by Anonymous User
Perfect plugin to quickly apply stunning effects
💪
Ripple effect background Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Advanced WordPress Backgrounds or Ripple effect background more popular?
Advanced WordPress Backgrounds has 30K+ active installations while Ripple effect background has 50. Advanced WordPress Backgrounds is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Advanced WordPress Backgrounds or Ripple effect background?
Advanced WordPress Backgrounds has a 4.8/5 rating from 44 reviews, while Ripple effect background has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Advanced WordPress Backgrounds and Ripple effect background free?
Advanced WordPress Backgrounds is free and Ripple effect background is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Advanced WordPress Backgrounds or Ripple effect background?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Advanced WordPress Backgrounds was last updated 3 months ago and Ripple effect background was last updated 5 years ago.
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