SSM Image Import Helper
v1.0by bmeisler · updated 8 years ago
This plugin helps you maintain better image names, titles and alt tags. It does not add anything to your database, and can be turned on an off without …
- Rank
- #31,640
- Up574 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 16
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 1.7K
- 1,678 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
SSM Image Import Helper at a glance
SSM Image Import Helper is a WordPress plugin by bmeisler with 10+ active installs, the #31,640 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 50% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 1.0 came out on Dec 7, 2018, more than 7 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.9.35. Among the 2 plugins tagged “see”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2017.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats36 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | SSM Image Import Helper |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 16 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 16 |
Rank over time
#31,640 · up 243 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #31,640 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #32,214 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #31,969 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #32,032 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #32,209 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #31,672 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #31,991 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #31,961 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #32,044 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #31,883 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% 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 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
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
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #31883 → #32032Downloads +0%
- Tested up to 4.9.34 → 4.9.35
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0
- Requires WordPress
- –
- Tested up to
- 4.9.35
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jul 10, 2017
- Last updated
- Dec 7, 2018
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about SSM Image Import Helper
How many websites use SSM Image Import Helper?
SSM Image Import Helper 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 #31,640 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has SSM Image Import Helper been downloaded?
1,678 times in total since 2017. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was SSM Image Import Helper last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on Dec 7, 2018 (7 years ago).
Is SSM Image Import Helper compatible with the latest WordPress?
SSM Image Import Helper’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.9.35, 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 SSM Image Import Helper still maintained?
Its last release was 7 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does SSM Image Import Helper have?
5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to SSM Image Import Helper?
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Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
2 reviews
- 5 stars: 2 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 | ≈ 16 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 1.7K |
| Author | bmeisler |
| First released | Jul 10, 2017 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | – |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Dec 7, 2018 |
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