How To Add Background Color And Image Upload Option In WordPress?

October 6th, 2016 | by Ravi Chahar || Leave a comment |

Do you have an option in your WordPress theme to change the background color of your website? Do you know how to add background color and image upload option in WordPress?

In this tutorial, I am going to provide you the code using which, you can show a custom background color and image upload option in the theme customizer.

WordPress has many functions to provide the best service to its users. You just have to understand the functions and use them properly.

You can add custom header, custom background, and many options in your current WordPress theme.

Add Background Color And Image Upload Option In WordPress Theme.

As you know about the WordPress theme file structure and the functions.php file which handles all the functions of your theme.

You just have to use the same file. If you’re developing a brand new WordPress theme and want to provide an option to add background color and image to your clients then here you are.

Let me provide you the code.

add_theme_support(‘custom-background’);

Add this code in the functions.php file of your theme. you can find it from appearance>>editor>>functions.php. And if you login to your cPanel then go to wp-content>>themes>>themename>>functions.php.

Don’t worry about creating a new function or anything. The theme support options can be used anywhere. The only requirement is that the file should be a PHP file.

After adding this code, you will notice that in the “Appearance” section, there is an another option “Background“. you can add a background image using this option.

And in the “Customize“section you will find an option to change the background color of your website. Check it in “Colors“.

Anyone can add background color and image upload option in WordPress theme using the above-mentioned code. It’s always good to use some new things.

And if you know CSS language then you won’t need this feature in your theme. You can change the background color using the CSS property.

But it won’t be easy for the non-tech savvy people. And WordPress has given an amazing feature to use then why would you leave it?

Isn’t That Easy To Add Background Color And Image Upload Option In WordPress Theme?

It is similar to the custom header option. The theme support options are quite similar. You just have to check the proper parameter to pass.

While you add custom background option, you can use many parameters. You can create an argument and pass it in the code mentioned above.

But those are for some advanced features and here you just want to add background color and image upload option in WordPress. If you face any problem, don’t hesitate to ask.