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Gravity Perks Placeholder
Gravity Perks Placeholder is a plugin that works as an add-on for Gravity Forms. It lets you add HTML5 placeholder text to your form fields, so visitors see example text inside each input before they start typing and know what information you expect.
- Version
- 1.3.8
- Released
- Aug 19, 2026
- Developer
- Gravity Perks
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $3.99 a year on its own
What’s new in Gravity Perks Placeholder 1.3.8
Version 1.3.8 · Aug 19, 2026
Latest
- FixedFixed potential PHP warning.
- SecurityAdded "Update URI" to plugin header to improve security.
What it does
Long forms can confuse people when a label alone does not make the expected format clear. Placeholder text solves this with a short inline hint inside the field, such as an example email or phone number. Gravity Forms now includes basic placeholder support of its own, but it does not cover every field type. This perk fills that gap, most notably by adding placeholder support to List fields, which Gravity Forms does not handle natively.
The plugin adds a Placeholder setting directly beneath the field label setting in the form editor. You type your hint, and the perk updates the input's HTML attributes for you, so no manual coding is needed. Because it relies on the browser's built-in HTML5 placeholder support instead of custom scripts, the hints display consistently in major browsers such as Firefox, Chrome and Safari. It is also part of the wider Gravity Perks collection of Gravity Forms add-ons.
Best for
- Sites built on Gravity Forms with long or detailed forms
- Developers who need placeholders in List fields
- Site owners wanting clearer Name and Address fields
Features
Placeholder setting per field
A Placeholder input appears beneath the field label setting for each form field, so you can add a helpful hint without leaving the form editor.
List field support
Adds placeholder text to List fields, a field type that Gravity Forms does not cover with its own built-in placeholder option.
Multi-input field hints
Extends placeholders to multi-input fields such as Name and Address, so each part of the field can carry its own example text.
Native HTML5 placeholders
Uses the placeholder support built into modern browsers instead of extra scripts, giving a consistent look in Firefox, Chrome and Safari.
Automatic attribute updates
Once you define a placeholder, the perk writes it into the input's HTML attributes automatically, so you do not need to edit any markup.
Part of Gravity Perks
Belongs to the Gravity Perks collection, a set of add-ons built to extend what Gravity Forms can do on your site.
Gravity Perks Placeholder older versions
- 1.3.7Apr 18, 20231 fix
Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.
Questions about Gravity Perks Placeholder
Does Gravity Forms already have placeholders, and why would I need this?
Gravity Forms now includes core placeholder functionality, but it does not support placeholders in List fields. This perk adds that support and also handles multi-input fields like Name and Address, giving you placeholder control across more field types.
Do I need to write code to add placeholder text?
No. You enter your hint in the Placeholder setting under the field label in the form editor. The plugin then updates the field's HTML attributes automatically, so there is no manual markup to change.
Will the placeholders look the same in different browsers?
The plugin uses native HTML5 placeholder support rather than custom scripts, so the text appears consistently in major browsers such as Firefox, Chrome and Safari.
Does this plugin work on its own without Gravity Forms?
No. It is an add-on for Gravity Forms and adds its placeholder setting to Gravity Forms fields, so you need Gravity Forms on your site to use it.
Is Gravity Perks Placeholder free?
The code of Gravity Perks Placeholder is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. GPL Feast is a paid service: a plan or a single purchase gives you the download and automatic updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.
Which version of Gravity Perks Placeholder is this?
Version 1.3.8, released Aug 19, 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update Gravity Perks Placeholder?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Gravity Perks Placeholder automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
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