Super Simple jQuery Parallax Background
For themes with background images, creates a parallax effect when scrolling. Super simple; no configuration. Just works.
5(5 reviews)
·300 active installs·Updated 12 years agoAs of April 2026, Super Simple jQuery Parallax Background is a WordPress image plugin with 300 active installations and a 5/5 rating from 5 reviews. It has been downloaded 19K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 3.8.1+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2014. Last updated 12 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Firelight Lightbox.
5/55 reviews
300active installs
19K+total downloads
12 yearssince 2014
Overview
Super Simple jQuery Parallax Background enables a parallax effect with your theme’s background image. Just set a background image in your theme’s “customize” options (optionally setting it to “fixed” position) and activate this plugin. Done. “It just works.”
It relies on jQuery, which comes with WordPress and is probably built into your theme. Tested and works with the “Twenty Twelve” theme out of the box.
Looks best with seamlessly-tiling background images.
Ratings & Reviews
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Compatibility
| WordPress | 3.8.1+ requiredTested up to 3.7.41 |
| PHP | false+ required |
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Changelog
1.0
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