Description
At a glance
Image Placeholders v1.3.0 — free WordPress plugin download. Key facts: 60K+ active installs · 3.5/5 rating from 2 reviews · updated August 26, 2026 · requires WordPress 6.9+ & PHP 7.4+.
This plugin determines and stores the dominant color for newly uploaded images in the media library within WordPress and then uses it to create a placeholder background of that color in the frontend, visible until the image is loaded.
This plugin was formerly known as Dominant Color Images.
Frequently asked questions
What is Image Placeholders?
Image Placeholders is a free WordPress plugin available under the GPL license. The current version is 1.3.0. It is active on over 60K websites.
Is Image Placeholders free to download?
Yes — Image Placeholders 1.3.0 is a free GPL download with no hidden fees, no account needed, and no feature locked behind a paywall in this package. Users rate it 3.5 out of 5 based on 2 reviews.
How do I install Image Placeholders 1.3.0?
Download the ZIP file from this page, then in your WordPress dashboard go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin, choose the file, click Install Now, then Activate. The plugin works immediately after activation — no license key or extra setup is required for the core features.
What are the requirements for Image Placeholders?
Image Placeholders 1.3.0 requires WordPress 6.9 or higher and PHP 7.4 or higher. Most modern WordPress hosts already meet these versions. Running older versions may cause features to break, so update WordPress and PHP first if your site is behind.
When was Image Placeholders last updated?
Version 1.3.0 was last updated on August 26, 2026. This page is refreshed automatically, so the download here always matches the newest version we have verified.
Is the Image Placeholders download safe?
The file is sourced directly from the official WordPress.org repository — the same file the developer published. It is served unmodified, so what you install here is byte-identical to the official release.
Version: 1.3.0
Updated: October 1, 2026
Technical details
| Version | 1.3.0 |
|---|---|
| Last updated | August 26, 2026 |
| Active installs | 60,000+ |
| Rating | ★★★★☆ 3.5/5 (2 reviews) |
| Requires WordPress | 6.9 or higher |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 or higher |
| Author | WordPress Performance Team |
| Tags | dominant-color, images, performance |
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