Post Thumbnail from URL
v1.0by michele.settembre · updated 11 years ago
Post Thumbnail From URL is a plugin to quickly import images from the web straight to your Media Library using a public URL.
- Rank
- #18,300
- Up43 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 76
- 70+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 4.9K
- 4,942 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 4 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Post Thumbnail from URL at a glance
Post Thumbnail from URL is a WordPress plugin by michele.settembre with 70+ active installs, the #18,300 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 33% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews. Version 1.0 came out on Jul 14, 2015, more than 11 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.2.39. Among the 169 plugins tagged “thumbnail”, it ranks #58. It was first released in 2015.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats67 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Post Thumbnail from URL |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 76 · -2.6% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 76 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 76 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 76 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 76 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 76 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 76 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 76 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 76 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 76 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 77 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 77 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 76 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 78 |
Rank over time
#18,300 · down 80 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #18,300 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #18,343 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #18,301 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #18,299 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #18,262 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #18,223 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #18,281 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #18,190 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #18,205 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #18,142 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #18,159 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #18,219 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #18,220 |
Growth %
Average -0.20% 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 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -1.30% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +1.32% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -2.56% |
Active installs band
70+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 70+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★4 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 4.0
- Tested up to
- 4.2.39
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jul 14, 2015
- Last updated
- Jul 14, 2015
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Post Thumbnail from URL
How many websites use Post Thumbnail from URL?
Post Thumbnail from URL is active on 70+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #18,300 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Post Thumbnail from URL been downloaded?
4,942 times in total since 2015. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Post Thumbnail from URL last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on Jul 14, 2015 (11 years ago).
Is Post Thumbnail from URL compatible with the latest WordPress?
Post Thumbnail from URL’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.2.39, 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 Post Thumbnail from URL still maintained?
Its last release was 11 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Post Thumbnail from URL have?
5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Post Thumbnail from URL?
The plugins most like Post Thumbnail from URL, by the tags they share, are Post Duplicator (200K+), Simple Image Sizes (60K+) and Image Watermark (40K+). 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 | ≈ 76 |
| Reported installs | 70+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 4 |
| Total downloads | 4.9K |
| Author | michele.settembre |
| First released | Jul 14, 2015 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 4.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jul 14, 2015 |
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