Allows users to create a custom header on a per-post basis.
As of April 2026, Custom Header Extended is a WordPress post plugin with 1.0K+ active installations and a 5/5 rating from 12 reviews. It has been downloaded 61K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 3.6+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2013. Last updated 8 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Downloads are up 6% this week. Top alternative: Header and Footer Scripts.
A plugin for allowing users to set a custom header on a per-post basis. This plugin hooks into the WordPress custom-header theme feature and overwrites the values on single post views if the post has been given a custom header.
This plugin creates a custom meta box on the edit post screen. From that point, you can select a custom header image. You can also select whether to display your header text and its color if your theme supports that option. The options you choose 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.
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You saved me hours of work.
Done the job in seconds.
Great.
Perfect!
Good Plugin (y)
Thanks so much – this did the trick.
Easy setup, works perfect.
| WordPress | 3.6+ requiredTested up to false |
| PHP | false+ required |
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