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This plugin determines and stores the dominant color for newly uploaded images in the media library within WordPress and then uses it to create a placeholder background of that color in the frontend, visible until the image is loaded.<\/p>\n\n

This plugin was formerly known as Dominant Color Images.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

Installation from within WordPress<\/h4>\n\n
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  1. Visit Plugins > Add New<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
  2. Search for Image Placeholders<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
  3. Install and activate the Image Placeholders<\/strong> plugin.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n

    Manual installation<\/h4>\n\n
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    1. Upload the entire dominant-color-images<\/code> folder to the \/wp-content\/plugins\/<\/code> directory.<\/li>\n
    2. Visit Plugins<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
    3. Activate the Image Placeholders<\/strong> plugin.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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      Where can I submit my plugin feedback?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

      Feedback is encouraged and much appreciated, especially since this plugin may contain future WordPress core features. If you have suggestions or requests for new features, you can submit them as an issue in the WordPress Performance Team's GitHub repository<\/a>. If you need help with troubleshooting or have a question about the plugin, please create a new topic on our support forum<\/a>.<\/p><\/dd>\n

      Where can I report security bugs?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

      The Performance team and WordPress community take security bugs seriously. We appreciate your efforts to responsibly disclose your findings, and will make every effort to acknowledge your contributions.<\/p>\n\n

      To report a security issue, please visit the WordPress HackerOne<\/a> program.<\/p><\/dd>\n

      How can I contribute to the plugin?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

      Contributions are always welcome! Learn more about how to get involved in the Core Performance Team Handbook<\/a>.<\/p><\/dd>\n\n<\/dl>\n\n\n

      1.2.1<\/h4>\n\n

      Bug Fixes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n