Active installs
20K+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#1371
Peak #1371
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
5.6K
Days tracked
2
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- External Thumbnail currently ranks #1371 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- The latest release, v1.2.1, shipped on Jun 17, 2016 (3,703 days ago).
Ranking history
Active installs
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | mrtaiw |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.2.1 |
| Versions released | — |
| Last updated | 2016-06-17 |
| Added to directory | 2015-04-23 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.3+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Using external images from anywhere to make thumbnail
Frequently asked questions
Is External Thumbnail a free plugin?
Yes — External Thumbnail is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use External Thumbnail?
WordPress.org reports 20K+ active installs.
How popular is External Thumbnail?
As of August 7, 2026, External Thumbnail ranks #1371 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was External Thumbnail last updated?
External Thumbnail was last updated on June 17, 2016 (version 1.2.1).
Who makes External Thumbnail?
External Thumbnail is developed by mrtaiw. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in April 2015.
