Auto Save Remote Image
v1.3by prebhdevsingh · updated 14 years ago
This plugin automatically downloads the first remote image from a post and sets it as the featured image.
- Rank
- #20,402
- Down25 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 55
- 50+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 18K
- 18,018 all-time
- Rating
- 4.3/5
- 4 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Auto Save Remote Image at a glance
Auto Save Remote Image is a WordPress plugin by prebhdevsingh with 50+ active installs, the #20,402 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, 50% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.3 out of 5 from 4 reviews. Version 1.3 came out on Nov 8, 2012, more than 14 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.4.2. It leads the 2 plugins tagged “auto download”. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats87 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Auto Save Remote Image |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 55 · -3.5% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 55 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 56 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 55 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 56 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 56 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 56 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 56 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 56 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 56 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 56 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 56 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 55 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 57 |
Rank over time
#20,402 · down 67 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #20,402 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #20,377 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #20,433 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #20,430 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #20,236 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #20,240 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #20,210 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #20,213 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #20,273 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #20,150 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #20,313 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #20,401 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #20,335 |
Growth %
Average -0.27% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -1.79% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +1.82% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.89% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +1.82% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -3.51% |
Active installs band
50+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 50+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.3100%
Rating trend
4.3★★★★★4 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.3
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 3.4.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Oct 7, 2012
- Last updated
- Nov 8, 2012
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Auto Save Remote Image
How many websites use Auto Save Remote Image?
Auto Save Remote Image is active on 50+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #20,402 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Auto Save Remote Image been downloaded?
18,018 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats
When was Auto Save Remote Image last updated?
Version 1.3 came out on Nov 8, 2012 (14 years ago).
Is Auto Save Remote Image compatible with the latest WordPress?
Auto Save Remote Image’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.4.2, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Auto Save Remote Image still maintained?
Its last release was 14 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Auto Save Remote Image have?
4.3 out of 5 from 4 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Auto Save Remote Image?
The plugins most like Auto Save Remote Image, by the tags they share, are Featured Image from URL (FIFU) (60K+), Conditionally display featured image on singular posts and pages (30K+) and Hide Featured Image (10K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.3
★★★★★
4 reviews
- 5 stars: 3 reviews, 75%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 1 reviews, 25%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 75%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 25%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.4.
- Each new 1★ review takes 4 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 55 |
| Reported installs | 50+ |
| Rating | 4.3 |
| Reviews | 4 |
| Total downloads | 18K |
| Author | prebhdevsingh |
| First released | Oct 7, 2012 |
| Version | 1.3 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Nov 8, 2012 |
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