Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Auto Upload Images currently ranks #1227 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1145, first reached on Jul 26, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 20K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 567 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 63% versus the month before (347/day).
- The latest release, v3.4.1, shipped on Sep 20, 2026 (27 days ago) — release #24 since the plugin joined the directory in 2012.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | #1227 |
| 2026-09-30 | #1229 |
| 2026-08-31 | #1200 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1152 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | 20,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 20,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 20,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 20,000 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 202 |
| 2026-09-30 | 373 |
| 2026-08-31 | 73 |
| 2026-07-31 | 58 |
| 2026-06-30 | 64 |
| 2026-05-31 | 36 |
| 2026-04-30 | 78 |
| 2026-03-31 | 60 |
| 2026-02-28 | 39 |
| 2026-01-31 | 57 |
| 2025-12-31 | 35 |
| 2025-11-30 | 56 |
| 2025-10-31 | 73 |
| 2025-09-30 | 57 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Ali Irani |
|---|---|
| Current version | 3.4.1 |
| Versions released | 24 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-20 |
| Added to directory | 2012-11-13 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Automatically detect external images in the post content and import images to your site then adding to the media library and replace image urls.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Auto Upload Images?
WordPress.org reports 20K+ active installs.
How popular is Auto Upload Images?
As of October 17, 2026, Auto Upload Images ranks #1227 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #1145.
When was Auto Upload Images last updated?
Auto Upload Images was last updated on September 20, 2026 (version 3.4.1). It has shipped 24 releases in total.
Who makes Auto Upload Images?
Auto Upload Images is developed by Ali Irani. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in November 2012.