Active installs
10+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#45382
Peak #38893
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
1.5K
Days tracked
2
1 day▼ 6489
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Placeholder it currently ranks #45382 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #38893, first reached on Aug 6, 2026.
- The latest release, v0.9, shipped on Jun 10, 2016 (3,710 days ago) — release #2 since the plugin joined the directory in 2016.
Ranking history
Active installs
Downloads per day
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 | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Add placeholders easily to widget areas during site development, with many options
Frequently asked questions
Is Placeholder it a free plugin?
Yes — Placeholder it is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Placeholder it?
WordPress.org reports 10+ active installs.
How popular is Placeholder it?
As of August 7, 2026, Placeholder it ranks #45382 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #38893.
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.
