Import CDN-Remote Images
v2.1.4by Atakan Au · updated 2 months ago
Add external images to the media library without importing, i.e. uploading them to your WordPress site.
- Rank
- #15,932
- Down21 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 126
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 6.2K
- 6,195 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 4 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Import CDN-Remote Images at a glance
Import CDN-Remote Images is a WordPress plugin by Atakan Au with 100+ active installs, the #15,932 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 7 times, 40% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews. Version 2.1.4 came out on Aug 18, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 3 plugins tagged “cloudinary”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2020.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 11, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats128 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Import CDN-Remote Images |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 7 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 126 · -1.6% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 126 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 126 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 126 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 125 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 125 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 125 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 126 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 126 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 126 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 125 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 125 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 125 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 128 |
Rank over time
#15,932 · up 46 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #15,932 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #15,911 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #15,933 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #16,000 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #16,015 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #16,032 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #15,951 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #15,947 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #15,896 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #15,939 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #15,977 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #15,961 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #15,987 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #15,978 |
Growth %
Average -0.12% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.40% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.79% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.80% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -2.34% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| 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 #15987 → #16015
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.190%
- v2.019.6%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★4 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.1.4
- Requires WordPress
- 4.7.4
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 5.6
- First released
- Aug 18, 2020
- Last updated
- Aug 18, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Import CDN-Remote Images
How many websites use Import CDN-Remote Images?
Import CDN-Remote Images 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 #15,932 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Import CDN-Remote Images been downloaded?
6,195 times in total since 2020. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 7 times. See download stats
When was Import CDN-Remote Images last updated?
Version 2.1.4 came out on Aug 18, 2026 (2 months ago).
Is Import CDN-Remote Images compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Is Import CDN-Remote Images still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 2 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Import CDN-Remote Images have?
5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Import CDN-Remote Images?
The plugins most like Import CDN-Remote Images, by the tags they share, are Media Cleaner (90K+), Media Library Assistant (70K+) and Modern Image Formats (100K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
4 reviews
- 5 stars: 4 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 | ≈ 126 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 4 |
| Total downloads | 6.2K |
| Author | Atakan Au |
| First released | Aug 18, 2020 |
| Version | 2.1.4 |
| Requires WP | 4.7.4 |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 |
| Last updated | Aug 18, 2026 |
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