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Total downloads: 48
Active installs: 0
Total reviews: 0
Average rating: 0
Support threads opened: 0
Support threads resolved: 0 (0%)
Available in: 1 language(s)
Contributors: 2
Last updated: 12/1/2025 (30 days ago)
Added to WordPress: 12/1/2025 (0 years old)
Minimum WordPress version: 6.0
Tested up to WordPress version: 6.8.3
Minimum PHP version: 7.4

Maintenance & Compatibility

Maintenance score

Actively maintained • Last updated 30 days ago

68/100

Is Placeholders abandoned?

Likely maintained (last update 30 days ago).

Compatibility

Requires WordPress: 6.0
Tested up to: 6.8.3
Requires PHP: 7.4

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Jake Spurlock (Owner)11Jake Spurlock2

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Description

Placeholders adds 14 customizable Gutenberg blocks for standard advertising sizes. Perfect for wireframing, prototyping, or reserving space for future ad placements in your WordPress site.

Features:

  • 14 standard IAB ad sizes
  • Customizable background and text colors
  • Support for wide and full alignment
  • Responsive design
  • Clean, minimal styling
  • Shows dimensions and ad name
  • Grouped in dedicated “Placeholders” category

Available Block Sizes:

  • Leaderboard – 728×90px
  • Medium Rectangle – 300×250px
  • Wide Skyscraper – 160×600px
  • Mobile Banner – 320×50px
  • Billboard – 970×250px
  • Large Rectangle – 336×280px
  • Half Page – 300×600px
  • Small Square – 200×200px
  • Square – 250×250px
  • Small Rectangle – 180×150px
  • Vertical Rectangle – 240×400px
  • Large Leaderboard – 970×90px
  • Portrait – 300×1050px
  • Netboard – 580×400px

Installation

  1. Upload the plugin files to the /wp-content/plugins/placeholders directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly.
  2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress.
  3. In the block editor, search for any ad size (e.g., “Leaderboard”) in the inserter.
  4. The blocks will appear in the “Placeholders” category.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I use these blocks?

  1. Open any post or page in the block editor
  2. Click the ‘+’ button to add a new block
  3. Search for an ad size (e.g., “leaderboard”, “medium rectangle”)
  4. Insert the block and customize colors using the block settings panel

Can I customize the colors?

Yes! Each block supports background and text color customization through the block settings panel.

Can these blocks be used for actual ads?

These blocks are designed as placeholders for wireframing and layout design. For actual ad serving, you would need to use an ad management plugin or service.

Are these blocks responsive?

Yes, the blocks are responsive and work well on different screen sizes. You can also use the alignment options (wide/full) to control their display.

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Changelog

1.0.2

  • Fix asset generation script to use rsvg-convert for proper gradient rendering
  • Regenerate icons and banners with correct gradient colors

1.0.1

  • Add WordPress.org plugin assets (icons and banners)
  • WordPress.org approved release

1.0.0

  • Initial release
  • 14 ad placeholder blocks
  • Color customization support
  • Alignment support
  • Custom “Placeholders” block category
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