Active installs
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Rank
#56271
Peak #47821
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
411
Days tracked
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- URL To Featured Image currently ranks #56271 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #47821, first reached on Aug 7, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.1.0, shipped on Dec 27, 2025 (224 days ago) — release #3 since the plugin joined the directory in 2025.
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Details
| Author | François-Régis Ferry |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.1.0 |
| Versions released | 3 |
| Last updated | 2025-12-27 |
| Added to directory | 2025-09-27 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.2+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Set any external image URL as your post's featured image automatically.
Frequently asked questions
Is URL To Featured Image a free plugin?
Yes — URL To Featured Image is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How popular is URL To Featured Image?
As of August 8, 2026, URL To Featured Image ranks #56271 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #47821.
When was URL To Featured Image last updated?
URL To Featured Image was last updated on December 27, 2025 (version 1.1.0). It has shipped 3 releases in total.
Who makes URL To Featured Image?
URL To Featured Image is developed by François-Régis Ferry. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in September 2025.
