WP Header Images
by Fahad Mahmood · Media
Also makes 45 other plugins · 27.7K+ installs across the portfolio →
A great WordPress plugin which helps you to choose a unique image for each menu page.
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Health
A 88/100
no flags
Active installs
4K+
≈5K estimated
Momentum
+26%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Swap “image slider”, “custom images” and “custom header” for “header”, “header banner slider” and “images”. “image slider” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “header” sits at #14 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “custom images” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #19. “header banner slider” sits at #22 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “custom header” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #15. “images” sits at #24 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
88 health vs 62 average across 3,280 Media plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →1.7%
of downloads still active
At least 4K of 236.1K lifetime downloads are still running, above its category: the median Media plugin keeps 0.8%, across 2,317 plugins.
Downloads count every update, not just first installs, so older and more frequently released plugins read lower. Compare against other Media plugins, not across the directory. wp.org reports active installs as the bottom of a band, so the real rate is this or higher.
This plugin shipped 1 release in the last 12 months, and every existing install that updated counted as another download. wp.org publishes no split between first installs and updates, so we show the raw rate rather than guess at one.
Details
Directory ranking optimization
How it's scored →How well this listing is tuned to rank in WordPress.org search, on the factors an owner controls. Not popularity, optimization.
Excellent listing optimization
Well tuned across the board
Updated 3 days ago
Tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current branch or newer
4.4★ over 35 reviews, smoothed to 4.22★
5 of 5 tags set · short description in place
Search visibility
How it's tracked →Directory searches this plugin turns up in, and which way each one is moving. WordPress.org publishes no history of search positions, so this starts the day we first tracked a keyword and never backfills.
55
Momentum
Holding steady
+1.8
Velocity
places per keyword, 27d
41%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 27d
+1.9
Acceleration
recent half vs earlier
wp.org is where the directory puts the plugin for that search. On merit is where it would sit if results were ranked on rating, support and updates, without the install boost. The last column is how far the wp.org position moved, from our first reading in the last 90 days to the latest.
| Keyword | wp.org | On merit | wp.org move, 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| header images your tag | #2 | #3 | up 8 |
| header image slideshow | #2 | #4 | up 7 |
| images slideshow your tag | #9 | #12 | — |
| wp header | #11 | #19 | — |
| dynamic header images | #4 | #6 | up 18 |
| dynamic page header images | #4 | #9 | — |
| header | #14 | #19 | 0 |
| custom header your tag | #15 | #18 | — |
| change page header images | #6 | #12 | — |
| custom images your tag | #19 | #24 | — |
| header slider | #7 | #9 | — |
| images | #24 | #22 | 0 |
| header banner slider | #22 | #17 | down 2 |
| wp slideshow | #15 | #16 | 0 |
| header menu | #19 | #18 | — |
| image slideshow | #20 | #17 | 0 |
| header plugin | #21 | #23 | 0 |
| get images | #22 | #21 | up 1 |
| image slider your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
60 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 18 listed. 42 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words). 1 of its tags isn't in the top 24 for their own search.
What to do about it
- Swap “image slider”, “custom images” and “custom header” for “header”, “header banner slider” and “images”. “image slider” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “header” sits at #14 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “custom images” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #19. “header banner slider” sits at #22 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “custom header” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #15. “images” sits at #24 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
- One page off on “custom header”. #15 puts you just past the first ten results, where almost all the clicks stop. The gap to close is small.
Daily downloads
Since 5 Oct 2022 · 1,488 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 3.1K · peaks are release surges
Directory rank vs rivals
wp.org popularity rank over time · higher is better · when a rival's line climbs above yours, they've overtaken you
Rating trend
Star average over time · dips mark rough releases
Health trend
Composite health score, snapshotted daily
Update activity
How busy the existing users are, measured as downloads in the last 30 days for every 1,000 active sites. A spike means a new release everyone's pulling; a long, slow decline means an aging user base that updates less.
Release cadence
Occasionally updatedHow often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.
1
releases in the last 12 months
3d ago
latest release · v2.1.4 · 28 Oct 2026
23
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin · 75% run the current release. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.
Estimated active installs
The public count shows “4K+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band 7 days ago and a band this size takes about a year or more to cross, so the real count is still just under 5K.
Install history since 16 Aug 2015
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ Chris4.1y ago
I don’t know what the other reviewers are complaining about. This is a simple plugin that did exactly what I needed; set a default header image, and to be able to set special header images in any page. The first time I had a problem was almost 2 years after installation and use. The developer was responsive, and had the issue resolved very quickly. I was very impressed. Great plugin, highly recommend!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ pe greme4.9y ago
With the new theme version of Leftside this long working plugin did not fit anymore! The various header images were no longer displayed or the pages were shot with the codes provided in the plugin. With the default themes it works. Unfortunately the developer didn’t offer me any real support, but wanted access via FTP data or into the whole system. Despite sending me the theme and child theme data, I received no response. Too bad! So I switched to another new plugin.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ chh1235.1y ago
Nice Plugin and very professional support!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Terry L Colton, PhD5.7y ago
Does not work and will go away with each update
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Womenarts6.3y ago
I am using WP-Header Images with the WordPress Twentyseventeen theme, and it works great. I am especially impressed by Fahad’s prompt and effective support. I sent Fahad a question by email and he responded very quickly and solved the problem for me via Skype. The CSS styling feature in this plug-in is especially useful.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Sergi Buyolo Freitas6.4y ago
I was looking for exactly this using Karuna theme because I couldn’t change image header per page. It works perfectly with Karuna. Thank you very much.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ starettie6.5y ago
Great plugin. Works perfectly. Thanks also for the great support!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ mehlmanmedical6.7y ago
Didn’t work for me. Then has lots of tabs with code in relation to modifying your theme (I’m not talking about additional css; I’m talking about actual theme editing). If we wanted to deal with code and theme editing, we wouldn’t have bothered with a plugin. Removed this plugin after wasting 15 minutes of my time.
Read on wp.org ↗
Latest updates
via wp.org changelogRecent releases and news for this plugin
- — Version 2.1.0 Updated for WordPress version. [18/05/2023] 2.1.0
- — Version 2.0.9 Updated for WordPress version. [Thanks to Hundkurser i Stockholm][11/11/2022] 2.0.9
- — Version 2.0.8 Fix: Query by slug has been restricted to post, page and product post_type. [Thanks to Chris Cather][26/09/2022] 2.0.8
- — Version 2.0.7 Fix: Blog and default page header image conflict. [Thanks to kike86/perxas1488][31/08/2022] 2.0.7
- — Version 2.0.6 Mobile resolution related improvements. [Thanks to Chris Dale][29/03/2022] 2.0.6
- — Version 2.0.5 Mobile resolution related improvements. [Thanks to Tomáš Dvořák][04/02/2022] 2.0.5
Security history
via Wordfence IntelligenceThe 1 disclosed vulnerability is patched in the current version (2.1.4). Sites still on an older version should update.
- 2021-10-11 CVE-2021-24798 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects < 2.0.1 Patched in 2.0.1
Vulnerability records provided by Wordfence Intelligence. Copyright 2012-2026 Defiant Inc. License and terms.
CVE records: Copyright 1999-2026 The MITRE Corporation. CVE terms of use.
Behavioral tests
via WP HiveAutomated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 6.8
AI assistants
How it's measured →Whether ChatGPT and Claude name this plugin when asked the category question, and whether the readme gives them something to quote.
Share of voice
How often each assistant names WP Header Images when asked about this topic, where it comes in the answer, and how that compares with its wp.org search position. Latest run 25 Oct 2026.
- Assistants
- ChatGPT, Claude
- Topics tracked
- Image optimization
Readme readiness
6 of 8 pass · checked 28 Oct 2026Can an assistant quote this readme? Eight deterministic checks over the wp.org listing, no model involved.
- ✓ Says what it does "A great WordPress plugin which helps you to choose a unique image for each menu page."
- ✓ Has a FAQ 12 questions in the FAQ.
- ✓ FAQ asks real questions 9 of 12 read like questions a user would type.
- ! Names who it is for Never says who the plugin is for or what they use it for.
- ✓ Names what it works with Mentions WooCommerce.
- ✓ Headings and lists 7 headings and 4 lists.
- ✓ Enough to quote 2,432 characters of description.
- ! Tags match the text Only 2 of 5 tags appear in the text ("custom images", "image slider", "images slideshow" missing).
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2026-10-24 5K+ → 4K+ down after 92 days in tier
- 2026-07-24 6K+ → 5K+ down after 391 days in tier
- 2025-06-28 7K+ → 6K+ down after 360 days in tier
- 2024-07-03 8K+ → 7K+ down after 321 days in tier
- 2023-08-17 9K+ → 8K+ down after 2 days in tier
- 2023-08-15 8K+ → 9K+ up after 4 days in tier
- 2023-08-11 9K+ → 8K+ down after 1 days in tier
- 2023-08-10 8K+ → 9K+ up after 1 days in tier
Competes with
The plugins that solve the same job, ranked by shared tags then reach, closest match first. The letter on the right is each plugin's health grade (A best, F worst).
- U Unique Headers 10K+ installs · 4.9★ · 2 shared tags A
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Smart Slider 3 800K+ installs · 4.8★ · 1 shared tag A -
Slider, Gallery, and Carousel by MetaSlider – Image Slider, Video Slider 500K+ installs · 4.6★ · 1 shared tag A -
Prime Slider – Hero Slider, Carousel, WooCommerce & Post Slider Elementor Addons 100K+ installs · 4.4★ · 1 shared tag A -
Simple Image Sizes 60K+ installs · 4.5★ · 1 shared tag A -
Master Slider – Responsive Touch Slider 60K+ installs · 4.6★ · 1 shared tag B
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