Active installs
60+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#19172
Peak #19172
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
3.7K
Days tracked
2
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Media Placeholders currently ranks #19172 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- The latest release, v0.9.2, shipped on Feb 25, 2015 (4,181 days ago).
Ranking history
Active installs
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | Weston Ruter |
|---|---|
| Current version | 0.9.2 |
| Versions released | — |
| Last updated | 2015-02-25 |
| Added to directory | 2013-08-12 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.5+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Redirect requests to non-existent uploaded images to a placeholder service like placehold.it or placekitten.com. For use during development.
Frequently asked questions
Is Media Placeholders a free plugin?
Yes — Media Placeholders is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Media Placeholders?
WordPress.org reports 60+ active installs.
How popular is Media Placeholders?
As of August 7, 2026, Media Placeholders ranks #19172 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Media Placeholders last updated?
Media Placeholders was last updated on February 25, 2015 (version 0.9.2).
Who makes Media Placeholders?
Media Placeholders is developed by Weston Ruter. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in August 2013.
