Remove Image Links
v1.2.1by Luke Mlsna · updated 11 years ago
1) The link field for new images being inserted is blank by default. 2) The link code in existing posts and pages is not deleted but it is not outputt …
- Rank
- #7,365
- Down10 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 853
- 800+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 22.9K
- 22,927 all-time
- Rating
- 4.7/5
- 13 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Remove Image Links at a glance
Remove Image Links is a WordPress plugin by Luke Mlsna with 800+ active installs, the #7,365 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 9 times, 40% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.7 out of 5 from 13 reviews. Version 1.2.1 came out on Jan 1, 2016, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.4.34. Among the 119 plugins tagged “picture”, it ranks #9. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats173 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Remove Image Links |
|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 7 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 853 · -1.2% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 853 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 855 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 856 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 854 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 852 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 853 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 852 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 852 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 852 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 851 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 850 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 863 |
Rank over time
#7,365 · up 34 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #7,365 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #7,355 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #7,347 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #7,346 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #7,352 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #7,361 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #7,360 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #7,363 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #7,369 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #7,369 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #7,396 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #7,400 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #7,399 |
Growth %
Average -0.10% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.23% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.06% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.23% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.23% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.12% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.12% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.12% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.12% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.51% |
Active installs band
800+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 800+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 800+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 800+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 800+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 800+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 800+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 800+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 800+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 800+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 800+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 800+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 800+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 800+ |
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.
- v1.2100%
Rating trend
4.7★★★★★13 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.2.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 4.4.34
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Sep 4, 2012
- Last updated
- Jan 1, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Remove Image Links
How many websites use Remove Image Links?
Remove Image Links is active on 800+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #7,365 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Remove Image Links been downloaded?
22,927 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 9 times. See download stats
When was Remove Image Links last updated?
Version 1.2.1 came out on Jan 1, 2016 (10 years ago).
Is Remove Image Links compatible with the latest WordPress?
Remove Image Links’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.4.34, 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 Remove Image Links still maintained?
Its last release was 10 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Remove Image Links have?
4.7 out of 5 from 13 reviews on WordPress.org. 85% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Remove Image Links?
The plugins most like Remove Image Links, by the tags they share, are Autologin Links (8K+), Broken Link Checker (500K+) and Menu Image, Icons made easy (100K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.7
★★★★★
13 reviews
- 5 stars: 11 reviews, 85%
- 4 stars: 1 reviews, 8%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 1 reviews, 8%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 92%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 8%1–2★
- About 3 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.8.
- Each new 1★ review takes 12 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 853 |
| Reported installs | 800+ |
| Rating | 4.7 |
| Reviews | 13 |
| Total downloads | 22.9K |
| Author | Luke Mlsna |
| First released | Sep 4, 2012 |
| Version | 1.2.1 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jan 1, 2016 |
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