Active installs
10+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#45321
Peak #38834
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
2.1K
Days tracked
2
1 day▼ 6487
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Placeholder Text currently ranks #45321 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #38834, first reached on Aug 6, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.1.0, shipped on Dec 9, 2016 (3,528 days ago) — release #3 since the plugin joined the directory in 2014.
Ranking history
Active installs
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | neilgee |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.1.0 |
| Versions released | 3 |
| Last updated | 2016-12-09 |
| Added to directory | 2014-09-10 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.8+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
This plugin adds support for placeholder text in browsers that don't support this HTML5 feature.
Frequently asked questions
Is Placeholder Text a free plugin?
Yes — Placeholder Text is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Placeholder Text?
WordPress.org reports 10+ active installs.
How popular is Placeholder Text?
As of August 7, 2026, Placeholder Text ranks #45321 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #38834.
When was Placeholder Text last updated?
Placeholder Text was last updated on December 9, 2016 (version 1.1.0). It has shipped 3 releases in total.
Who makes Placeholder Text?
Placeholder Text is developed by neilgee. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in September 2014.
