Active installs
40+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#21505
Peak #21505
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
3.2K
Days tracked
2
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- RB External Thumbnail currently ranks #21505 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- The latest release, v1.3, shipped on Apr 6, 2017 (3,411 days ago) — release #5 since the plugin joined the directory in 2015.
Ranking history
Active installs
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | Rodrigo Brito |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.3 |
| Versions released | 5 |
| Last updated | 2017-04-06 |
| Added to directory | 2015-10-21 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.0.1+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Enable thumbnail field to external images. You can use external images as thumbnails in the blog posts. A simple and practical way.
Frequently asked questions
Is RB External Thumbnail a free plugin?
Yes — RB External Thumbnail is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use RB External Thumbnail?
WordPress.org reports 40+ active installs.
How popular is RB External Thumbnail?
As of August 7, 2026, RB External Thumbnail ranks #21505 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was RB External Thumbnail last updated?
RB External Thumbnail was last updated on April 6, 2017 (version 1.3). It has shipped 5 releases in total.
Who makes RB External Thumbnail?
RB External Thumbnail is developed by Rodrigo Brito. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in October 2015.
