Best auto download plugins for WordPress
The most popular auto download plugins for WordPress in November 2026, in WordPress.org’s own popular order, which follows active installs. Auto Save Remote Image leads with 50+ active installs, ahead of Auto download by Michael Willems (fewer than 10). All 2 plugins tagged “auto download” are below, with figures from WordPress.org that update every day.
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Top 2 auto download plugins
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Auto Save Remote ImageThe most installed auto download plugin, with 50+ active installs. Only 4 reviews so far, last updated 14 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 3.4.2.
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Auto download by Michael WillemsFewer than 10 active installs. No reviews yet, last updated 5 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 5.8.19.
All 2 plugins tagged “auto download”
Auto Save Remote Image
Down in the last 7 days:192#20,402by prebhdevsingh14 years ago
This plugin automatically downloads the first remote image from a post and sets it as the featured image.
- Installs
- 50+
- Rating
- 4.3(4)
- Downloads
- 0/day
Auto download by Michael Willems
#68,343by bightbv5 years ago
Auto download is the easiest way to create automatic download links. Start a download from any page.
- Installs
- <10
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 0/day