Automatically replace broken or missing images with a custom fallback image. Works with WordPress and WooCommerce.
| Author: | Nikunj Hatkar (profile at wordpress.org) |
| WordPress version required: | 5.6 |
| WordPress version tested: | 6.8.2 |
| Plugin version: | 1.0.0 |
| Added to WordPress repository: | 15-09-2025 |
| Last updated: | 15-09-2025 |
| Rating, %: | 0 |
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| Total downloads: | 112 |
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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
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