Default Image Addon for ACF
This plugin provides an option to add a default image in the backend option for the ACF field type image. It will provide the default image in the result when the image field value is not set.
Consider an alternative
Default Image Addon for ACF shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 34/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (100+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.8 (latest is 7.1)
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Default Image Addon for ACF stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| ACF Default Image | #71 |
| ACF Field type Image | >100 |
| ACF Image field | >100 |
| default image | >100 |
| Default Image Addon for ACF | #22 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Default Image Addon for ACF
From the official readme · v1.5Description
This plugin provides an option to add a default image in the backend option for the ACF field type image. It will provide the default image in the result when the image field value is not set.
Important Note: Default Image Addon for ACF is built on top of Advanced Custom Fields. This plugin requires ACF plugin to function. Make sure you have ACF installed and activated.
Here’s a link to the documentation for the plugin. This will help you learn more about its features and how to use it.
Documentation
For any feedback or queries regarding this plugin, please contact our Support team.
Installation
This plugin can be installed directly from your site.
1. Log in and navigate to _Plugins → Add New.
2. Type “Default Image Addon for ACF” into the Search and hit Enter.
3. Locate the Default Image Addon for ACF plugin in the list of search results and click install now.
4. Once installed, click the Activate link.
It can also be installed manually.
- Download the Default Image Addon for ACF plugin from WordPress.org.
- Unzip the package and move it to your plugins directory.
- Log into WordPress and navigate to the Plugins screen.
- Locate the Default Image Addon for ACF in the list and click the Activate link.
Frequently asked questions
How we can add default image in the field type image?
We just need to “Default Image Addon for ACF” install and activate the plugin.
Changelog
Stable Release
1.5
- Stable Release
1.4
- Stable Release
1.3 – 2024-07-19
- Stable Release
1.2 – 2024-05-20
- Stable Release
1.1 – 2023-12-14
- Stable Release
- Added ACF plugin validation
1.0
First Stable Release
Screenshots
For developers
Is this your plugin? Show off the numbers.
Add a live badge to your site, docs or GitHub README. It updates on its own — no account needed.
FAQ
Default Image Addon for ACF: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 1, 2026
Is Default Image Addon for ACF free?
Yes. Default Image Addon for ACF is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Default Image Addon for ACF safe to use in 2026?
Default Image Addon for ACF shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 34/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Default Image Addon for ACF?
Default Image Addon for ACF is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,645 times since it launched in January 2023. It was downloaded 179 times in the last 30 days.
Does Default Image Addon for ACF work with WordPress 7.1?
Default Image Addon for ACF is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.10, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Default Image Addon for ACF need?
Default Image Addon for ACF requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Default Image Addon for ACF last updated?
The latest version, 1.5, was released on April 25, 2025 (1 year ago).
Who makes Default Image Addon for ACF?
Default Image Addon for ACF is developed and maintained by Galaxy Weblinks.
Powered by PageForge
Want thousands of pages that rank like these? Build them in an afternoon.
This directory runs on the same engine as PageForge. Turn any spreadsheet, CSV or API into thousands of fast, SEO-ready WordPress pages — with schema, internal links and AI-written copy baked in.
- CSV, Google Sheets & API data sources
- AI content, schema & internal links per page
- Works with Elementor, Gutenberg, Yoast & Rank Math
- Free on WordPress.org — no credit card
