Active installs
60K+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#646
Peak #646
Downloads / day
374
prev 380
Downloads (7d)
2,260
All-time downloads
437.5K
Days tracked
2
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Image Placeholders currently ranks #646 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- It is averaging 319 downloads/day over the last 30 days.
- The latest release, v1.2.1, shipped on Feb 27, 2026 (161 days ago) — release #8 since the plugin joined the directory in 2023.
Ranking history
Active installs
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | WordPress Performance Team |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.2.1 |
| Versions released | 8 |
| Last updated | 2026-02-27 |
| Added to directory | 2023-10-16 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.6+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.2+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Displays placeholders based on an image's dominant color while the image is loading.
Frequently asked questions
Is Image Placeholders a free plugin?
Yes — Image Placeholders is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Image Placeholders?
WordPress.org reports 60K+ active installs.
How popular is Image Placeholders?
As of August 7, 2026, Image Placeholders ranks #646 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Image Placeholders last updated?
Image Placeholders was last updated on February 27, 2026 (version 1.2.1). It has shipped 8 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.
