Alternate image with a default image if source image is not found on posts and pages.
As of April 2026, Replace Broken Images is a WordPress page plugin with 1.0K+ active installations and a 4.5/5 rating from 4 reviews. It has been downloaded 16K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 3.0+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2017. Actively maintained — updated within the last month. Downloads are up 17% this week. Top alternative: Post Type Switcher.
This plugin will help to replace broken images in posts and pages with a default image.
Perfect little plugin that works like a charm.
It didn’t actually hurt the site (uninstalling the plugin worked fine), but on pages with a broken image, the page kept reloading and reloading. It had a flashing look to it. The plugin was easy to use and easy to install; I’m sorry it didn’t work for me (maybe the Cherry framework?) but I’m glad it works for others.
Great Plugin if you need image placeholders. Exactly what I needed
It’s OK
| WordPress | 3.0+ requiredTested up to 6.9.4 |
| PHP | false+ required |
Mar 11th 2019: Verify $_GET[‘page’] before compare value
Sep 21st 2019: Updated information of developer
Jul 05th 2024: Updated information of developer
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