A simple and easy way to use Backstretch jQuery plugin in basic, slideshow and block level mode.
As of April 2026, Easy Backstretch is a WordPress slideshow plugin with 300 active installations and a 4/5 rating from 10 reviews. It has been downloaded 9.9K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 3.6+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2013. Last updated 11 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Smart Slider 3.
Upload your image(s), set the Fade In effect, the in between slides time duration and the div you would like to apply the backstrech.
Backstretch is a simple jQuery plugin that allows you to add a dynamically-resized, slideshow-capable background image to any element. The image will stretch to fit the element, and will automatically resize as the window/element size changes.
| WordPress | 3.6+ requiredTested up to 3.9.40 |
| PHP | false+ required |
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