GL Import External Images
v3.1by Asiqur Rahman · updated 1 year ago
Import and insert images to WordPress Media Library from external URLs.
- Rank
- #7,712
- Up21 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 756
- 700+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 8.2K
- 8,212 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 6 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
GL Import External Images at a glance
GL Import External Images is a WordPress plugin by Asiqur Rahman with 700+ active installs, the #7,712 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 9 times, 67% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews. Version 3.1 came out on Nov 29, 2024, more than a year ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.7.11. Among the 9 plugins tagged “external images”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2022.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats155 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | GL Import External Images |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 8 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 756 · -2.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 756 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 753 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 754 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 755 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 746 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 756 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 756 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 756 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 757 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 759 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 756 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 757 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 772 |
Rank over time
#7,712 · up 19 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #7,712 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #7,733 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #7,731 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #7,735 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #7,728 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #7,792 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #7,723 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #7,723 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #7,719 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #7,714 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #7,706 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #7,741 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #7,737 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #7,731 |
Growth %
Average -0.16% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +0.40% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.13% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.07% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +1.21% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -1.32% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.13% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.26% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.40% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.13% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.94% |
Active installs band
700+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 700+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 700+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 700+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 700+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 700+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 700+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 700+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 700+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 700+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 700+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 700+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 700+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 700+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 700+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #7737 → #7728
- Tested up to 6.7.10 → 6.7.11
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v3.193%
- v2.05.2%
- v3.01.4%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★6 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 3.1
- Requires WordPress
- 2.6.0
- Tested up to
- 6.7.11
- Requires PHP
- 7.0
- First released
- Jun 29, 2022
- Last updated
- Nov 29, 2024
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about GL Import External Images
How many websites use GL Import External Images?
GL Import External Images is active on 700+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #7,712 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has GL Import External Images been downloaded?
8,212 times in total since 2022. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 9 times. See download stats
When was GL Import External Images last updated?
Version 3.1 came out on Nov 29, 2024 (1 year ago).
Is GL Import External Images compatible with the latest WordPress?
GL Import External Images’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.7.11, 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 GL Import External Images still maintained?
Its last release was 1 year ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does GL Import External Images have?
5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to GL Import External Images?
The plugins most like GL Import External Images, by the tags they share, are Export Media Library (30K+), One Click Demo Import (1M+) and Widget Importer & Exporter (200K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
6 reviews
- 5 stars: 6 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 | ≈ 756 |
| Reported installs | 700+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 6 |
| Total downloads | 8.2K |
| Author | Asiqur Rahman |
| First released | Jun 29, 2022 |
| Version | 3.1 |
| Requires WP | 2.6.0 |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 |
| Last updated | Nov 29, 2024 |
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