Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Instant Images currently ranks #287 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #285, first reached on Jul 22, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 100K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 413 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 10% versus the month before (458/day).
- The latest release, v7.2.0, shipped on Jun 1, 2026 (137 days ago) — release #55 since the plugin joined the directory in 2016.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #287 |
| 2026-09-30 | #287 |
| 2026-08-31 | #288 |
| 2026-07-31 | #286 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 100,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 100,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 100,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 100,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | 424 |
| 2026-09-30 | 454 |
| 2026-08-31 | 648 |
| 2026-07-31 | 688 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | connekthq |
|---|---|
| Current version | 7.2.0 |
| Versions released | 55 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-01 |
| Added to directory | 2016-11-01 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.0+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-22 |
Description
One-click uploads from Unsplash, Openverse, Pixabay, Pexels, and Giphy directly to your WordPress media library.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Instant Images?
WordPress.org reports 100K+ active installs.
How popular is Instant Images?
As of October 16, 2026, Instant Images ranks #287 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #285.
When was Instant Images last updated?
Instant Images was last updated on June 1, 2026 (version 7.2.0). It has shipped 55 releases in total.
Who makes Instant Images?
Instant Images is developed by connekthq. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in November 2016.
