Custom Body Class vs Background Changer (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Custom Body Class has a higher user rating (5/5 from 21 reviews) and leads in active installations (10K+ vs 20). Both are free WordPress plugins. Custom Body Class has accumulated 117K+ total downloads while Background Changer has 15K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Custom Body Class | Background Changer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 21 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 10K+ | ◄ | 20 |
| Total Downloads | 117K+ | ◄ | 15K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 8 months ago | ◄ | 16 years ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2009 | |
| Age | 11 years | 17 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.2.0+ | 2.3+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 0.7.5 | 2.4 |
Rating
5/5Custom Body Class
◄Background ChangerN/A
Total Reviews
21Custom Body Class
◄Background Changer0
Active Installs
10K+Custom Body Class
◄Background Changer20
Total Downloads
117K+Custom Body Class
◄Background Changer15K+
Support Resolution
N/ACustom Body Class
Background ChangerN/A
Last Updated
8 months agoCustom Body Class
◄Background Changer16 years ago
First Released
2015Custom Body Class
Background Changer2009
Age
11 yearsCustom Body Class
Background Changer17 years
WP Requires
5.2.0+Custom Body Class
Background Changer2.3+
PHP Requires
false+Custom Body Class
Background Changerfalse+
Business Model
FreeCustom Body Class
Background ChangerFree
Latest Version
0.7.5Custom Body Class
Background Changer2.4
Rating Breakdown
Custom Body Class
5/5(21 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Background Changer
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Custom Body Class Reviews
by bzle
Useful plugin
Very handy to have a field for adding classes to a page
by Anonymous User 652281
Fabulously useful plugin
Exactly what I needed. Work perfectly. Thanks for making this.
by mreall
Works like a charm
Tested successfully on WordPress 5.6. Made it a lot easier to manage css for similar pages.
Background Changer Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Custom Body Class or Background Changer more popular?
Custom Body Class has 10K+ active installations while Background Changer has 20. Custom Body Class is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Custom Body Class or Background Changer?
Custom Body Class has a 5/5 rating from 21 reviews, while Background Changer has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Custom Body Class and Background Changer free?
Custom Body Class is free and Background Changer is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Custom Body Class or Background Changer?
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?
Custom Body Class was last updated 8 months ago and Background Changer was last updated 16 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.