Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Placeholder it currently ranks #44646 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #34067, first reached on Aug 28, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 10+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 2 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 1% versus the month before (2/day).
- The latest release, v0.9, shipped on Jun 10, 2016 (3,793 days ago) — release #2 since the plugin joined the directory in 2016.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-29 | #44646 |
| 2026-09-30 | #42272 |
| 2026-08-31 | #45815 |
| 2026-07-31 | #40238 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-29 | 10 |
| 2026-09-30 | 10 |
| 2026-08-31 | 10 |
| 2026-07-31 | 10 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-28 | 1 |
| 2026-09-30 | 3 |
| 2026-08-31 | 2 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1 |
| 2026-06-29 | 1 |
| 2026-05-29 | 3 |
| 2026-04-29 | 1 |
| 2026-03-31 | 1 |
| 2026-02-25 | 3 |
| 2026-01-28 | 1 |
| 2025-12-31 | 2 |
| 2025-11-30 | 2 |
| 2025-10-28 | 1 |
| 2025-09-25 | 1 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | johanvandemerwe |
|---|---|
| Current version | 0.9 |
| Versions released | 2 |
| Last updated | 2016-06-10 |
| Added to directory | 2016-06-10 |
| Requires WordPress | 2.0.2+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Add placeholders easily to widget areas during site development, with many options
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Placeholder it?
WordPress.org reports 10+ active installs.
How popular is Placeholder it?
As of October 29, 2026, Placeholder it ranks #44646 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #34067.
When was Placeholder it last updated?
Placeholder it was last updated on June 10, 2016 (version 0.9). It has shipped 2 releases in total.
Who makes Placeholder it?
Placeholder it is developed by johanvandemerwe. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in June 2016.
