External url as post Featured Image (thumbnail)
v2.08by Puvox Software · updated 2 years ago
[ ✅ 𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐔𝐑𝐄 𝐏𝐋𝐔𝐆𝐈𝐍𝐒 b𝓎 𝒫𝓊𝓋𝑜𝓍] Set External-URL as post thumbnail url.
- Rank
- #16,332
- Up54 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 119
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 6.8K
- 6,810 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
External url as post Featured Image (thumbnail) at a glance
External url as post Featured Image (thumbnail) is a WordPress plugin by Puvox Software with 100+ active installs, the #16,332 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 2.08 came out on Oct 30, 2024, more than 2 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.5.14. Among the 18 plugins tagged “feature”, it ranks #4. It was first released in 2018.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 11, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats46 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | External url as post Featured Image (thumbnail) |
|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 119 · +3.5% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 119 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 118 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 118 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 117 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 113 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 116 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 115 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 115 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 113 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 113 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 114 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 116 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 115 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 115 |
Rank over time
#16,332 · up 303 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | #16,332 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | #16,386 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #16,389 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #16,436 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #16,505 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #16,687 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #16,569 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #16,568 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #16,597 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #16,718 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #16,688 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #16,644 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #16,546 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #16,642 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #16,635 |
Growth %
Average +0.24% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | +0.85% |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.85% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +1.77% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -2.59% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.87% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +1.77% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.88% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -1.72% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.87% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 100+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #16642 → #16687
- Tested up to 6.5.13 → 6.5.14
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.08100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.08
- Requires WordPress
- 6.0
- Tested up to
- 6.5.14
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Sep 19, 2018
- Last updated
- Oct 30, 2024
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about External url as post Featured Image (thumbnail)
How many websites use External url as post Featured Image (thumbnail)?
External url as post Featured Image (thumbnail) is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #16,332 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has External url as post Featured Image (thumbnail) been downloaded?
6,810 times in total since 2018. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was External url as post Featured Image (thumbnail) last updated?
Version 2.08 came out on Oct 30, 2024 (2 years ago).
Is External url as post Featured Image (thumbnail) compatible with the latest WordPress?
External url as post Featured Image (thumbnail)’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.5.14, 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 External url as post Featured Image (thumbnail) still maintained?
Its last release was 2 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does External url as post Featured Image (thumbnail) have?
5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to External url as post Featured Image (thumbnail)?
The plugins most like External url as post Featured Image (thumbnail), by the tags they share, are Regenerate Thumbnails (1M+), Custom Post Type Permalinks (200K+) and Post Type Switcher (200K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
2 reviews
- 5 stars: 2 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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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 119 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 6.8K |
| Author | Puvox Software |
| First released | Sep 19, 2018 |
| Version | 2.08 |
| Requires WP | 6.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Oct 30, 2024 |
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