Dummy Images
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.
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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.
- Small user base (100+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 3 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.1 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Dummy Images stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| dummy | >100 |
| generator | >100 |
| image | >100 |
| images | >100 |
| placeholder | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Dummy Images
From the official readme · v1.0.2Description
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.
The plugin gives you the option not only to generate a blank image but to customize it. You can easily select the dimensions, background color, text and text color of the dummy image.
Installation
- Download the zipped file.
- Extract and upload the entire
dummy-imagesfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Go to the WordPress
Pluginsmenu and activate the plugin.
After that, you will find ‘Dummy Images’ menu in your WordPress admin panel as a submenu of Media menu.
Frequently asked questions
How can I generate a dummy image?
In order to generate a dummy image, you need to go to the Dummy Images main page which is located under the Media menu in the WordPress admin panel.
Where can I use the generated images?
The dummy images are directly uploaded in the default WordPress media and you’re able to use any of the dummy images wherever you need it – Featured images, content images, widgets and etc.
How can I customize the dummy image?
Customizing the dummy image can happen before generating it. You have the option to select background color, write some text on it and set a color of the text.
What is the size of the generated images?
The images are very lightweight. Here are some examples file sizes with a certain image dimensions: – 64×64: 295B – 128×128: 563B – 512×512: 2KB – 1024×1024: 5KB
Changelog
Initial version of the plugin
1.0.2
Test plugin compatibility with latest WordPress and PHP
Updating NPM packages
1.0.1
Test plugin compatibility with latest WordPress and PHP
1.0
Initial version of the plugin
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FAQ
Dummy Images: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 1, 2026
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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