# Dummy Images

> Dummy Images has 100+ active installs and 174 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 25/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Dummy Images shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.

**Dummy Images provides functionality for generating image placeholders which can be used for various purposes – set temporary feature images, filling blank spots, test and play around with different image sizes and etc.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 7,589
- **Downloads (30 days):** 174 (+6.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 25/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.2
- **Last updated:** Feb 16, 2023
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.1.14
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.6+, PHP 5.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Mariyan Belchev (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/mbelchev/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/dummy-images/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [dummy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/dummy/) | #1 | 7 |
| [generator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/generator/) | #24 | 144 |
| [image](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/image/) | >100 | 815 |
| [images](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/images/) | >100 | 903 |
| [placeholder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/placeholder/) | #5 | 26 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| dummy | >100 | 340 |
| generator | >100 | 3,454 |
| image | >100 | 10,000 |
| images | >100 | 10,000 |
| placeholder | >100 | 4,459 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [Dummy Gateway for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dummy-gateway-for-woocommerce/) | 100+ | 5/5 (2) | Oct 28, 2016 | 32/100 |
| 3 | [Viavi Dummy Content Generator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/viavi-dummy-content-generator/) | 80+ | — | Dec 22, 2015 | 25/100 |
| 4 | [Lorem Pixels](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/lorem-pixels/) | 70+ | 5/5 (1) | Feb 4, 2018 | 32/100 |
| 5 | [Generate Posts and Terms](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/generate-posts-and-terms/) | 10+ | 3.8/5 (4) | Mar 6, 2016 | 26/100 |
| 6 | [Wipsum](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wipsum/) | <10 | — | Aug 28, 2023 | 21/100 |
| 7 | [HDEV Dummy Blog Generator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hdev-dummy-blog-generator/) | <10 | — | May 26, 2026 | 49/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dummy Images free?
Yes. Dummy Images is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Dummy Images safe to use in 2026?
Dummy Images shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Dummy Images?
Dummy Images is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 7,589 times since it launched in February 2019. It was downloaded 174 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Dummy Images work with WordPress 7.1?
Dummy Images is officially tested up to WordPress 6.1.14, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Dummy Images need?
Dummy Images requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Dummy Images last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.2, was released on February 16, 2023 (4 years ago).

### Who makes Dummy Images?
Dummy Images is developed and maintained by Mariyan Belchev.

### What are the best alternatives to Dummy Images?
The most popular alternatives to Dummy Images are Dummy Gateway for WooCommer… (100+ installs), Viavi Dummy Content Generat… (80+ installs) and Lorem Pixels (70+ installs).


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