Description
The Placeholder addon adds support for using placeholder texts in form fields created with Gravity Perks, allowing instructional text to appear inside fields before the user enters data. Ideal for those who want to enhance visual guidance for visitors, this feature streamlines form entry and reduces confusion during registration or information submission.
Key Features
- Custom placeholders in fields
Allows insertion of guidance text that appears within Gravity Forms form fields. - Full compatibility with Gravity Perks
Works integrated with Gravity Perks, expanding the customization options for forms. - Easy configuration from the panel
Adds placeholder options directly to field settings, without requiring code. - Immediate preview for the user
Displays the placeholder text as soon as the field loads, before the user types any information. - Application to multiple field types
Enables placeholders in various field types, such as text, email, and phone.
Benefits of Placeholder
- More intuitive filling
Clear guidance reduces errors and confusion when submitting the form. - User-friendly forms
The user experience is enhanced with direct visual instructions inside the field. - Reduced support needs
Fewer data entry questions lower the need for customer service. - Fast configuration
Allows insertion of help text without relying on a developer or complex adjustments.
Who Is It Recommended For?
- Site administrators who use Gravity Forms and Gravity Perks.
- Developers looking to improve form usability.
- Businesses needing better guidance for visitors when entering data.
The Placeholder addon stands out as a strategic component within the Gravity Perks ecosystem, adding visual guidance mechanisms directly to form fields. With simple implementation and support for multiple field types, it enhances clarity in the filling flow, minimizes errors, and makes forms more accessible.
Frequently asked questions
Is Gravity Perks Placeholder GPL-licensed?
Yes. Gravity Perks Placeholder is distributed under the GPL (GNU General Public License). You may legally use, modify and redistribute it on as many sites as you want.
Can I use Gravity Perks Placeholder on multiple sites?
Yes. You can install Gravity Perks Placeholder on as many sites as you want. Only automatic updates through Ultrapack Auto Updater have a limit: from 3 to 80 sites, depending on the plan.
How much does Gravity Perks Placeholder cost at Ultrapack?
Gravity Perks Placeholder costs US$2.99 as a single purchase, and it is also included in the subscription plans starting at US$12/mo (VIP I).
Does Gravity Perks Placeholder include updates?
Yes. The current version of Gravity Perks Placeholder is 1.3.8, published at Ultrapack on Aug 20, 2026. Subscribers update straight from the WordPress dashboard with UAU (Ultrapack Auto Updater).
Is Gravity Perks Placeholder scanned before publication?
Yes. Every version of Gravity Perks Placeholder goes through a malware scan (ClamAV and YARA rules, at UltraHub) before it is published.
What changed in this version
Version 1.3.8
- Fixed potential PHP warning.
- Added "Update URI" to plugin header to improve security.
Version 1.3.7
- Fixed issue where List field placeholders were not correctly replaced for indexes over 10.
Version 1.3.6
- Fixed issue where "gform_column_input_content" filter was not called correctly when placeholder was active.
Version 1.3.5
- Added minimum required version of Gravity Forms to bypass fatal errors when Gravity Forms was not active.
Version 1.3.4
- Fixed issue with List field placeholders not respecting their appropriate inputs
Release notes published by the developer.
How to install
Automatic updates: this item is updated by the Ultrapack Auto Updater. With it installed, the new version shows up in your dashboard like any other WordPress update (how to set it up).
- Download the file
gwplaceholder.zip. - In the WordPress dashboard, go to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin.
- Select the file
gwplaceholder.zipand click Install Now. - Click Activate.
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UAU Ready