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Get Background From Library

by Kailey (trepmal) · 10+ active installs · Checked 4 Nov 2026
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Limited data: Get Background From Library has under 1,000 active installs and less than 12 weeks of history, so we do not rate it yet.

59/ 100Limited data
Canary Score

Based on 3 of 5 areas

Capped at 59: a Critical signal is open.

Sub-scores for Get Background From Library
Ownership100
Maintenance0
Security100
SupportNo data
ReputationNo data

How the score works

Active signals

Open issues right now, with links to the source.

  • CriticalMNT-1No release in 165 months (last release 4 Apr 2013). Plan a replacement if the plugin is important to your site.4 Apr 2014Evidence
  • WarningMNT-2Tested up to WordPress 3.2.1, 39 major versions behind 7.1.4. Plan a replacement if the plugin is important to your site.3 Nov 2026Evidence

Quick answers

Is Get Background From Library still maintained?
No. Last release 4 Apr 2013, over 13 years ago. 4 Apr 2013 · wordpress.org
Who owns Get Background From Library, and has it changed hands?
No change recorded. 4 Nov 2026 · SVN log
Was Get Background From Library removed from wordpress.org?
No. Listed on wordpress.org as of 4 Nov 2026. 4 Nov 2026 · wordpress.org
Is Get Background From Library safe?
No known vulnerabilities on record. 4 Nov 2026 · Wordfence Intelligence
Is the latest Get Background From Library update safe to install?
No ownership change before 1.3. No one-star spike after it. 18 Apr 2011 · Release history

Ownership timeline

Who commits to the plugin's code on wordpress.org, over time.

No ownership changes recorded since 2010.

Maintenance

Last release
14 years ago
Releases, 24 months
0
Tested up to
3.2 vs 7.1
Requires PHP
not stated supported 8.2+
Releases per quarter
Releases per quarter for Get Background From Library
Q1 20240
Q2 20240
Q3 20240
Q4 20240
Q1 20250
Q2 20250
Q3 20250
Q4 20250
Q1 20260
Q2 20260
Q3 20260
Q4 20260

Last release 4 Apr 2013. Tested up to 3.2, 39 major versions behind WordPress 7.1.

Support

Resolved, last 2 months
n/a
Threads, last 2 months
0

Trend appears after 8 weekly snapshots.

Security record

No published vulnerabilities on record for this plugin.

Sources: Wordfence Intelligence, CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities, readme changelogs.

Reputation

Last 90 days: no reviews.

Rating distribution
5 star0
4 star0
3 star0
2 star0
1 star0

Momentum

Active installs
10+

Trend appears after 8 weekly snapshots.

Facts

Version
1.3
Author
Kailey (trepmal)
Added
19 Nov 2010
Last updated
4 Apr 2013
Active installs
10+
Requires WordPress
3.0
Tested up to
3.2.1
Requires PHP
not stated
Category
not stated
Tags
background, media library, custom background

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Questions about Get Background From Library

Is Get Background From Library still maintained?

No. Last release 4 Apr 2013, over 13 years ago.

Who owns Get Background From Library, and has it changed hands?

No change recorded.

Was Get Background From Library removed from wordpress.org?

No. Listed on wordpress.org as of 4 Nov 2026.

Is Get Background From Library safe?

No known vulnerabilities on record.

Is the latest Get Background From Library update safe to install?

No ownership change before 1.3. No one-star spike after it.

Data: wordpress.org Plugins API, plugins SVN and Trac, wordpress.org reviews and support forum, Wordfence Intelligence, CISA KEV, NVD.Plugin data refreshed 4 Nov 2026.Report a data issue