Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- WP Remote Thumbnail currently ranks #19215 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #18557, first reached on Aug 12, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.3.2, shipped on Aug 31, 2026 (49 days ago) — release #7 since the plugin joined the directory in 2014.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-19 | #19215 |
| 2026-09-30 | #19191 |
| 2026-08-31 | #18815 |
| 2026-07-31 | #18764 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-19 | 60 |
| 2026-09-30 | 60 |
| 2026-08-31 | 70 |
| 2026-07-31 | 70 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-23 | 2 |
| 2026-08-31 | 17 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1 |
| 2026-06-30 | 1 |
| 2026-05-31 | 1 |
| 2026-04-30 | 1 |
| 2026-03-31 | 3 |
| 2026-02-28 | 3 |
| 2026-01-31 | 1 |
| 2025-12-31 | 4 |
| 2025-11-30 | 3 |
| 2025-10-31 | 3 |
| 2025-09-29 | 2 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Nirmal Kumar Ram |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.3.2 |
| Versions released | 7 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-31 |
| Added to directory | 2014-02-28 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.4+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
A small lightweight plugin to set external/remote images as post thumbnail/featured image.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use WP Remote Thumbnail?
WordPress.org reports 60+ active installs.
How popular is WP Remote Thumbnail?
As of October 19, 2026, WP Remote Thumbnail ranks #19215 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #18557.
When was WP Remote Thumbnail last updated?
WP Remote Thumbnail was last updated on August 31, 2026 (version 1.3.2). It has shipped 7 releases in total.
Who makes WP Remote Thumbnail?
WP Remote Thumbnail is developed by Nirmal Kumar Ram. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in February 2014.
