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External files in Media Library

v5.6.2

by threadi · updated 3 days ago

Add external files to your media library to use them in your website. They are integrated as if they were available locally.

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Rank
#8,897
Up38 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 539
500+ reported · High
Total downloads
17.4K
17,396 all-time
Rating
5.0/5
5 reviews
Support resolved
100%
7 of 7 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +165.8% (30d)·Toward 600+ · ETA ~3d

External files in Media Library at a glance

External files in Media Library is a WordPress plugin by threadi with 500+ active installs, the #8,897 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 52 times, 166% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews. Version 5.6.2 came out on Nov 6, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.2. Among the 426 plugins tagged “media library”, it ranks #37. It was first released in 2023.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 11, 2026, 30 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

2.1K downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
External files in Media Library Compare series
Downloads over time: 25 days across 1 series.100200Oct 11Oct 15Oct 19Oct 23Oct 27Oct 31Nov 4
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DateExternal files in Media Library
Nov 4, 202654
Nov 3, 202645
Nov 2, 202642
Nov 1, 202627
Oct 31, 202630
Oct 30, 202630
Oct 29, 202651
Oct 28, 202653
Oct 27, 202650
Oct 26, 202667
Oct 25, 2026205
Oct 24, 2026184
Oct 23, 2026234
Oct 22, 2026100
Oct 21, 202647
Oct 20, 202637
Oct 19, 202674
Oct 18, 2026150
Oct 17, 2026138
Oct 16, 202636
Oct 15, 202627
Oct 14, 202633
Oct 13, 2026143
Oct 12, 202653
Oct 11, 2026166

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 539 · +3.9% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 13 days across 1 series.520530540Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 9, 2026539
Nov 8, 2026535
Nov 7, 2026536
Nov 5, 2026535
Nov 4, 2026529
Nov 3, 2026529
Nov 2, 2026526
Nov 1, 2026528
Oct 31, 2026526
Oct 30, 2026524
Oct 29, 2026525
Oct 28, 2026521
Oct 27, 2026519

Rank over time

#8,897 · up 228 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 14 days across 1 series.#8.9K#9K#9.1KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 2026#8,897
Nov 8, 2026#8,935
Nov 7, 2026#8,936
Nov 6, 2026#8,935
Nov 5, 2026#8,920
Nov 4, 2026#8,977
Nov 3, 2026#8,985
Nov 2, 2026#9,009
Nov 1, 2026#8,999
Oct 31, 2026#9,016
Oct 30, 2026#9,048
Oct 29, 2026#9,046
Oct 28, 2026#9,090
Oct 27, 2026#9,125

Growth %

Average +0.29% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 12 days across 1 series.-1%0%1%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 3Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateGrowth
Nov 9, 2026+0.75%
Nov 8, 2026-0.19%
Nov 7, 2026+0.09%
Nov 5, 2026+1.13%
Nov 4, 20260.00%
Nov 3, 2026+0.57%
Nov 2, 2026-0.38%
Nov 1, 2026+0.38%
Oct 31, 2026+0.38%
Oct 30, 2026-0.19%
Oct 29, 2026+0.77%
Oct 28, 2026+0.39%

Active installs band

500+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 14 days across 1 series.480500520Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 2026500+
Nov 8, 2026500+
Nov 7, 2026500+
Nov 6, 2026500+
Nov 5, 2026500+
Nov 4, 2026500+
Nov 3, 2026500+
Nov 2, 2026500+
Nov 1, 2026500+
Oct 31, 2026500+
Oct 30, 2026500+
Oct 29, 2026500+
Oct 28, 2026500+
Oct 27, 2026500+

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. So far:Rank #8935 → #8897
    • Released 5.6.2 (was 5.6.1)

Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v5.647%
  • v4.016%
  • v5.212%
  • v5.412%
  • Other13%

Rating trend

5.0★★★★★5 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
5.6.2
Requires WordPress
6.2
Tested up to
7.2
Requires PHP
8.2
First released
Sep 13, 2023
Last updated
Nov 6, 2026
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about External files in Media Library

How many websites use External files in Media Library?

External files in Media Library is active on 500+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #8,897 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has External files in Media Library been downloaded?

17,396 times in total since 2023. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 52 times. See download stats

When was External files in Media Library last updated?

Version 5.6.2 came out on Nov 6, 2026 (3 days ago).

Is External files in Media Library compatible with the latest WordPress?

Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.2, ahead of the current 7.1.

Is External files in Media Library still maintained?

Yes. Its last release was 3 days ago. Its authors resolved 7 of the 7 support threads opened in the last two months.

What rating does External files in Media Library have?

5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.

What are the best alternatives to External files in Media Library?

The plugins most like External files in Media Library, by the tags they share, are Media Cleaner (90K+), Media Library Assistant (70K+) and Media Search Enhanced (5K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

5.0

★★★★★

5 reviews

  • 5 stars: 5 reviews, 100%
  • 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
Positive
100%4–5★
Mixed
0%3★
Critical
0%1–2★

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External files in Media Library
Estimated installs≈ 539
Reported installs500+
Rating5.0
Reviews5
Total downloads17.4K
Authorthreadi
First releasedSep 13, 2023
Version5.6.2
Requires WP6.2
Requires PHP8.2
Last updatedNov 6, 2026

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