Best image import plugins for WordPress
The most popular image import plugins for WordPress in November 2026, in WordPress.org’s own popular order, which follows active installs. URL Image Importer leads with 1K+ active installs, ahead of Sage Auto Upload Images (40+) and Michael Cloud Image Auto Importer (10+). All 5 plugins tagged “image import” are below, with figures from WordPress.org that update every day.
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Top 5 image import plugins
- 1.
URL Image ImporterThe most installed image import plugin, with 1K+ active installs. Only 2 reviews so far, updated 1 month ago.
- 2.
Sage Auto Upload Images40+ active installs. Only 2 reviews so far, last updated 1 year ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.8.12.
- 3.
Michael Cloud Image Auto Importer10+ active installs. No reviews yet, updated 1 month ago.
- 4.
WMX Pull Product ImagesFewer than 10 active installs. No reviews yet, updated 3 weeks ago.
- 5.
GoalPrevail Stock Image ImporterFewer than 10 active installs. No reviews yet, updated 1 month ago.
All 5 plugins tagged “image import”

URL Image Importer
Up in the last 7 days:120#6,793by Infinite Uploads1 month ago
Import external images into your WordPress Media Library from any URL, CSV, XML export, or Google Drive link. Bulk import, site migration ready.
- Installs
- 1K+
- Rating
- 5.0(2)
- Downloads
- 46/day

Sage Auto Upload Images
#21,754by Joseph Adediji1 year ago
Automatically detect and import external images to your WordPress media library. Bulk process existing posts and prevent broken links.
- Installs
- 40+
- Rating
- 2.5(2)
- Downloads
- 0/day

Michael Cloud Image Auto Importer
Up in the last 7 days:1,816#37,579by Michael Omondi1 month ago
Import images from Google Drive into WordPress Media Library using a secure service account. Batch import, WebP conversion, and auto alt text.
- Installs
- 10+
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 0/day

WMX Pull Product Images
#55,713by WEBMATRIX27 days ago
Fetch a supplier's product images from a URL into your WooCommerce product gallery, no manual downloading, uploading, or renaming.
- Installs
- <10
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 0/day

GoalPrevail Stock Image Importer
#73,753by Goal Prevail1 month ago
Search eight stock image libraries and import straight into your Media Library, with direct provider connections and no middleman proxy.
- Installs
- <10
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 0/day