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LH Add Media From Url

v1.30

by shawfactor · updated 2 years ago

Upload files from an url to wordpress media library, either enter file urls in an onsite input box or click a bookmarklet.

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Rank
#5,120
Up2 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 1,680
1K+ reported · High
Total downloads
40.4K
40,403 all-time
Rating
4.2/5
9 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +15.4% (30d)·Toward 2K+ · ETA ~38d

LH Add Media From Url at a glance

LH Add Media From Url is a WordPress plugin by shawfactor with 1K+ active installs, the #5,120 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 19 times, 15% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.2 out of 5 from 9 reviews. Version 1.30 came out on Aug 20, 2024, more than 2 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.6.11. Among the 11 plugins tagged “Bookmarklet”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2015.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 11, 2026, 31 days.

Showing the last 30 days. Full history comes with any paid plan.See plans

Downloads over time

Download stats

443 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
LH Add Media From Url Compare series
Downloads over time: 25 days across 1 series.102030Oct 11Oct 15Oct 19Oct 23Oct 27Oct 31Nov 4Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.6.11
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DateLH Add Media From Url
Nov 4, 202614
Nov 3, 202624
Nov 2, 202636
Nov 1, 202621
Oct 31, 202616
Oct 30, 202615
Oct 29, 202617
Oct 28, 202613
Oct 27, 202615
Oct 26, 202623
Oct 25, 202637
Oct 24, 202621
Oct 23, 202613
Oct 22, 202623
Oct 21, 202623
Oct 20, 202613
Oct 19, 202617
Oct 18, 202612
Oct 17, 202613
Oct 16, 20269
Oct 15, 202613
Oct 14, 202618
Oct 13, 202616
Oct 12, 20266
Oct 11, 202615

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 1,675 · -10.1% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 14 days across 1 series.1.7K1.8KOct 27Oct 29Nov 1Nov 3Nov 5Nov 8Nov 10Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.6.11
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 10, 20261,675
Nov 9, 20261,676
Nov 8, 20261,682
Nov 7, 20261,680
Nov 5, 20261,685
Nov 4, 20261,684
Nov 3, 20261,685
Nov 2, 20261,682
Nov 1, 20261,680
Oct 31, 20261,679
Oct 30, 20261,680
Oct 29, 20261,679
Oct 28, 20261,681
Oct 27, 20261,863

Rank over time

#5,120 · up 4 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 15 days across 1 series.#5.1K#5.1K#5.1KOct 27Oct 29Nov 1Nov 3Nov 5Nov 8Nov 10Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.6.11
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 10, 2026#5,120
Nov 9, 2026#5,122
Nov 8, 2026#5,106
Nov 7, 2026#5,111
Nov 6, 2026#5,111
Nov 5, 2026#5,098
Nov 4, 2026#5,105
Nov 3, 2026#5,099
Nov 2, 2026#5,099
Nov 1, 2026#5,109
Oct 31, 2026#5,108
Oct 30, 2026#5,112
Oct 29, 2026#5,121
Oct 28, 2026#5,127
Oct 27, 2026#5,124

Growth %

Average -0.76% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 13 days across 1 series.-10%0%10%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 3Nov 5Nov 8Nov 10
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DateGrowth
Nov 10, 2026-0.06%
Nov 9, 2026-0.36%
Nov 8, 2026+0.12%
Nov 7, 2026-0.15%
Nov 5, 2026+0.06%
Nov 4, 2026-0.06%
Nov 3, 2026+0.18%
Nov 2, 2026+0.12%
Nov 1, 2026+0.06%
Oct 31, 2026-0.06%
Oct 30, 2026+0.06%
Oct 29, 2026-0.12%
Oct 28, 2026-9.77%

Active installs band

1K+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 15 days across 1 series.9501K1.1KOct 27Oct 29Nov 1Nov 3Nov 5Nov 8Nov 10Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.6.11
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 10, 20261K+
Nov 9, 20261K+
Nov 8, 20261K+
Nov 7, 20261K+
Nov 6, 20261K+
Nov 5, 20261K+
Nov 4, 20261K+
Nov 3, 20261K+
Nov 2, 20261K+
Nov 1, 20261K+
Oct 31, 20261K+
Oct 30, 20261K+
Oct 29, 20261K+
Oct 28, 20261K+
Oct 27, 20261K+

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #5127 → #5098
    • Tested up to 6.6.10 → 6.6.11

Versions in use

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

  • v1.3079%
  • v1.229.8%
  • v1.236.5%
  • Other4.5%

Rating trend

4.2★★★★★9 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.30
Requires WordPress
5.0
Tested up to
6.6.11
Requires PHP
–
First released
Jul 15, 2015
Last updated
Aug 20, 2024
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about LH Add Media From Url

How many websites use LH Add Media From Url?

LH Add Media From Url is active on 1K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #5,120 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has LH Add Media From Url been downloaded?

40,403 times in total since 2015. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 19 times. See download stats

When was LH Add Media From Url last updated?

Version 1.30 came out on Aug 20, 2024 (2 years ago). See every release

Is LH Add Media From Url compatible with the latest WordPress?

LH Add Media From Url’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.6.11, 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.

Does LH Add Media From Url have known security vulnerabilities?

None that affect the current version. WPVulnerability’s database lists 2 older issues, fixed in earlier versions, so keep LH Add Media From Url up to date. See its security record

Is LH Add Media From Url 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 LH Add Media From Url have?

4.2 out of 5 from 9 reviews on WordPress.org. 56% of them give 5 stars.

What are the best alternatives to LH Add Media From Url?

The plugins most like LH Add Media From Url, by the tags they share, are Add From Server (60K+), Media Library Downloader (5K+) and Media Search Enhanced (5K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

4.2

★★★★★

9 reviews

  • 5 stars: 5 reviews, 56%
  • 4 stars: 3 reviews, 33%
  • 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 1 stars: 1 reviews, 11%
Positive
89%4–5★
Mixed
0%3★
Critical
11%1–2★
  • About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.3.
  • Each new 1★ review takes 4 five-star reviews to balance out.

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LH Add Media From Url
Estimated installs≈ 1,680
Reported installs1K+
Rating4.2
Reviews9
Total downloads40.4K
Authorshawfactor
First releasedJul 15, 2015
Version1.30
Requires WP5.0
Requires PHP–
Last updatedAug 20, 2024

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