Remote Media Upload
v1.0.0by Md Rashedul Islam · updated 5 years ago
Upload image files of "jpg", "png", "gif", "ico" format from remote url to the Media Library. Also "webp" and "svg" can be uploaded if enabled.
- Rank
- #41,535
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 14
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 1.4K
- 1,405 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Remote Media Upload at a glance
Remote Media Upload is a WordPress plugin by Md Rashedul Islam with 10+ active installs, the #41,535 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0.0 came out on Jun 18, 2021, more than 5 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.7.21. Among the 25 plugins tagged “remote”, it ranks #10. It was first released in 2021.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats38 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Remote Media Upload |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 14 · -6.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 15 |
Rank over time
#41,535 · down 924 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #41,535 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #39,047 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #39,938 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #34,782 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #37,746 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #45,395 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #41,544 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #40,611 |
Growth %
Average -0.53% 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 | -3.33% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +25.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -7.69% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -14.29% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -6.67% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Tested up to 5.7.20 → 5.7.21
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.0
- Requires WordPress
- 5.7.2
- Tested up to
- 5.7.21
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Jun 18, 2021
- Last updated
- Jun 18, 2021
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Remote Media Upload
How many websites use Remote Media Upload?
Remote Media Upload is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #41,535 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Remote Media Upload been downloaded?
1,405 times in total since 2021. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Remote Media Upload last updated?
Version 1.0.0 came out on Jun 18, 2021 (5 years ago).
Is Remote Media Upload compatible with the latest WordPress?
Remote Media Upload’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.7.21, 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 Remote Media Upload still maintained?
Its last release was 5 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Remote Media Upload have?
No one has reviewed Remote Media Upload on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Remote Media Upload?
The plugins most like Remote Media Upload, by the tags they share, are Auto Upload Images (20K+), Cimo (10K+) and Enable SVG, WebP, and ICO Upload (10K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 14 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 1.4K |
| Author | Md Rashedul Islam |
| First released | Jun 18, 2021 |
| Version | 1.0.0 |
| Requires WP | 5.7.2 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Jun 18, 2021 |
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