Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Image Placeholders currently ranks #659 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #643, first reached on Jul 25, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 60K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 576 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 61% versus the month before (1,474/day).
- The latest release, v1.3.0, shipped on Aug 26, 2026 (52 days ago) — release #9 since the plugin joined the directory in 2023.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | #659 |
| 2026-09-30 | #653 |
| 2026-08-31 | #646 |
| 2026-07-31 | #644 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | 60,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 60,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 60,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 60,000 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 525 |
| 2026-09-30 | 792 |
| 2026-08-31 | 1,808 |
| 2026-07-31 | 381 |
| 2026-06-30 | 463 |
| 2026-05-31 | 181 |
| 2026-04-30 | 505 |
| 2026-03-31 | 525 |
| 2026-02-28 | 17,562 |
| 2026-01-31 | 61 |
| 2025-12-31 | 68 |
| 2025-11-30 | 76 |
| 2025-10-31 | 173 |
| 2025-09-30 | 413 |
| 2025-08-31 | 191 |
| 2025-07-31 | 353 |
| 2025-06-30 | 302 |
| 2025-05-31 | 161 |
| 2025-04-30 | 447 |
| 2025-03-31 | 339 |
| 2025-02-28 | 377 |
| 2025-01-31 | 376 |
| 2024-12-31 | 530 |
| 2024-11-30 | 245 |
| 2024-10-31 | 561 |
| 2024-09-30 | 1,241 |
| 2024-08-31 | 199 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | WordPress Performance Team |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.3.0 |
| Versions released | 9 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-26 |
| Added to directory | 2023-10-16 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.9+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Displays placeholders based on an image's dominant color while the image is loading.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Image Placeholders?
WordPress.org reports 60K+ active installs.
How popular is Image Placeholders?
As of October 17, 2026, Image Placeholders ranks #659 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #643.
When was Image Placeholders last updated?
Image Placeholders was last updated on August 26, 2026 (version 1.3.0). It has shipped 9 releases in total.
Who makes Image Placeholders?
Image Placeholders is developed by WordPress Performance Team. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in October 2023.
