# Iridys Palette Extender

> Iridys Palette Extender has <10 active installs and 153 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 64/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Iridys Palette Extender is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 1 week ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.

**Replace WordPress's colour pickers with a richer one — eyedropper, harmony schemes and a working palette, wherever you choose a colour.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 331
- **Downloads (30 days):** 153 (-15.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 64/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 0.1.5
- **Last updated:** Oct 8, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.2+, PHP 8.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Rob Art (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/robword/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/iridys-palette-extender/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [color picker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/color-picker/) | #16 | 18 |
| [color scheme](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/color-scheme/) | #20 | 22 |
| [colour](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/colour/) | #10 | 10 |
| [eyedropper](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/eyedropper/) | #2 | 2 |
| [palette](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/palette/) | #7 | 7 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| color picker | >100 | 2,351 |
| color scheme | >100 | 1,020 |
| colour | >100 | 2,706 |
| eyedropper | #4 | 15 |
| palette | #94 | 989 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [ACF RGBA Color Picker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/acf-rgba-color-picker/) | 6K+ | 5/5 (5) | Dec 22, 2024 | 44/100 |
| 2 | [ACF Color Swatches](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/acf-color-swatches/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (1) | Nov 29, 2018 | 42/100 |
| 3 | [TinyMCE Color Picker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tinymce-colorpicker/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (21) | Nov 28, 2017 | 44/100 |
| 4 | [Footer Copyright](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/footer-copyright/) | 500+ | 5/5 (1) | Sep 28, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 5 | [Color Picker for Contact Form 7](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cf7-color-picker/) | 200+ | 4.5/5 (2) | Apr 10, 2024 | 32/100 |
| 6 | [Formidable Pro Color Picker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/formidable-pro-add-color-picker-field/) | 40+ | 5/5 (3) | May 8, 2015 | 31/100 |
| 7 | [Color Picker for Contact Form 7](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/color-picker-for-contact-form-7/) | 30+ | — | Jun 29, 2026 | 52/100 |
| 8 | [Barrierefrei Helper](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/barrierefrei-helper/) | 30+ | — | Jun 25, 2024 | 24/100 |
| 9 | [Toucan – Gutenberg Color Palette](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/toucan-color-palette/) | 10+ | — | Dec 31, 2019 | 23/100 |
| 10 | [Synchronize Editor and ACF Color Pickers 🎨](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/synchronize-editor-and-acf-color-pickers/) | 10+ | — | Feb 23, 2021 | 23/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Iridys Palette Extender free?
Yes. Iridys Palette Extender is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Iridys Palette Extender safe to use in 2026?
Iridys Palette Extender is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 1 week ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Iridys Palette Extender?
Iridys Palette Extender is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 331 times since it launched in August 2026. It was downloaded 153 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Iridys Palette Extender work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Iridys Palette Extender up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.2 or newer.

### What PHP version does Iridys Palette Extender need?
Iridys Palette Extender requires PHP 8.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Iridys Palette Extender last updated?
The latest version, 0.1.5, was released on October 8, 2026 (1 week ago).

### Who makes Iridys Palette Extender?
Iridys Palette Extender is developed and maintained by Rob Art.

### What are the best alternatives to Iridys Palette Extender?
The most popular alternatives to Iridys Palette Extender are ACF RGBA Color Picker (6K+ installs), ACF Color Swatches (1K+ installs) and TinyMCE Color Picker (1K+ installs).


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