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Broken Image Fallback

Automatically replace broken or missing images with a custom fallback image. Works with WordPress and WooCommerce.

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Tested up to WordPress 7.1
Current version1.0.1
WordPress coverageTested up to WordPress 7.1
Minimum stackWP 5.6 · PHP 7.4
Directory statusactive
Last directory update4 Sept 20261mo ago
Active installations10Adoption metric — not a quality score
WordPress.org rating5.0 / 5 from 1 ratings
Official packageDirect from WordPress.org

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WP PlugIndex currently records Broken Image Fallback version 1.0.1 as active, updated 1mo ago and tested up to WordPress 7.1.

Overview

About this plugin

Broken Image Fallback is a lightweight WordPress plugin that automatically detects broken or missing images and replaces them with a default fallback image.

Whether you’re migrating a site, moving WooCommerce products, or dealing with deleted/missing files, this plugin ensures your WordPress site always looks professional without broken image icons.

Common Use Cases:

* CDN outages or slow loading

* Deleted or moved image files

* Third-party image sources going offline

* User-generated content with broken links

* Product images in WooCommerce stores

* Site migrations (moving posts, products, or content from another site where images may no longer exist)

Key Features:

* Automatic broken image detection and replacement

* No impact on page load speed (loads asynchronously after page is ready)

* Works with lazy loading plugins

* Simple admin interface for configuration

* Compatible with all WordPress themes and major plugins

Who This Plugin Helps:

* E-commerce stores with product catalogs

* News and media sites with many images

* Business websites that need reliable image display

* Agencies managing multiple client sites

* Any WordPress site that loads external images

* Website owners migrating content from one WordPress site to another

Free Features

  • Basic Image Replacement – Replace broken images with your chosen fallback image
  • Performance Optimized – Loads asynchronously, no impact on page speed
  • Lazy Loading Compatible – Works with popular lazy loading plugins
  • Simple Configuration – Easy admin interface, upload fallback image via media library
  • Mobile Responsive – Works on all devices and screen sizes

Pro Features

Upgrade to Broken Image Fallback Pro to unlock advanced functionality:

* Advanced fallback methods (styled alt text, combination mode, hide broken images)

* WooCommerce integration (galleries, variations, cart thumbnails, catalog protection)

* WordPress integration (featured image fallback, Gutenberg compatibility, CPT support)

* Visual enhancements (fade-in animation, custom CSS, transitions)

* Priority email support and updates

WordPress.org metadata

Plugin tags

Topics listed for this plugin in the WordPress.org directory.

  • broken images
  • missing images
  • wordpress images
  • fallback
  • woocommerce
Compatibility & maintenance

Compatibility & maintenance

Tested with WP 7.1

Marked as tested with the current WordPress 7.1 release.

Current WordPress releaseWordPress 7.1
WordPress.org Tested up to7.1
Minimum requirementsWordPress 5.6 · PHP 7.4
Update activity4 Sept 20261mo ago

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Recent tracked changes

Version1.0.01.0.1
WordPress compatibility6.8.87.1
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