Active installs
300+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#10124
Peak #10122
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
13.7K
Days tracked
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- External URL Featured Image currently ranks #10124 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #10122, first reached on Aug 8, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.0.3, shipped on Sep 27, 2020 (2,143 days ago).
Ranking history
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Details
| Author | jmarreros |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.3 |
| Versions released | 1 |
| Last updated | 2020-09-27 |
| Added to directory | 2017-01-08 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.0+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Use an external url image as Featured Image for your posts, pages, and other kind of post types.
Frequently asked questions
Is External URL Featured Image a free plugin?
Yes — External URL Featured Image is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use External URL Featured Image?
WordPress.org reports 300+ active installs.
How popular is External URL Featured Image?
As of August 9, 2026, External URL Featured Image ranks #10124 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #10122.
When was External URL Featured Image last updated?
External URL Featured Image was last updated on September 27, 2020 (version 1.0.3).
Who makes External URL Featured Image?
External URL Featured Image is developed by jmarreros. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in January 2017.
