# Auto Cloudinary

> Auto Cloudinary has 200+ active installs, a 4.4/5 rating from 14 reviews and 1.1K downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 45/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Auto Cloudinary works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 4.4/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 45/100 on our health check.

**Super simple Cloudinary auto-upload implementation for WordPress.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 200+
- **Total downloads:** 36,665
- **Downloads (30 days):** 1,061 (+56.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.4/5 from 14 reviews
- **Health score:** 45/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.3.1
- **Last updated:** Sep 19, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.8.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.4+, PHP 5.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Junaid Bhura (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/junaidbhura/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/auto-cloudinary/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [cdn](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cdn/) | #34 | 172 |
| [cloudinary](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cloudinary/) | #1 | 3 |
| [dynamic images](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/dynamic-images/) | #1 | 2 |
| [image manipulation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/image-manipulation/) | #3 | 4 |
| [image optimization](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/image-optimization/) | #35 | 223 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| cdn | >100 | 3,523 |
| cloudinary | #3 | 16 |
| dynamic images | >100 | 3,280 |
| image manipulation | #13 | 138 |
| image optimization | >100 | 2,959 |

## Version adoption

- 1.3: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [W3 Total Cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/w3-total-cache/) | 900K+ | 4.4/5 (5,420) | Sep 4, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 2 | [SpeedyCache – Cache, Optimization, Performance](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/speedycache/) | 600K+ | 4.4/5 (30) | Sep 23, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 3 | [Breeze Cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/breeze/) | 300K+ | 3.6/5 (126) | Sep 29, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 4 | [Super Page Cache – Cloudflare Cache, Page Speed & Core Web Vitals](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-cloudflare-page-cache/) | 70K+ | 4.8/5 (515) | Sep 30, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 5 | [bunny.net – WordPress CDN Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bunnycdn/) | 10K+ | 3/5 (22) | Aug 19, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 6 | [CDN Enabler](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cdn-enabler/) | 10K+ | 4.1/5 (51) | Mar 2, 2026 | 47/100 |
| 7 | [Pantheon Advanced Page Cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pantheon-advanced-page-cache/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (1) | Dec 16, 2025 | 52/100 |
| 8 | [Use Google Libraries](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/use-google-libraries/) | 10K+ | 4.4/5 (47) | Nov 28, 2017 | 44/100 |
| 9 | [Jetpack VideoPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/jetpack-videopress/) | 7K+ | 4/5 (16) | Sep 23, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 10 | [Advanced Media Offloader – Offload Media to Amazon S3, Cloudflare R2, DigitalOcean Spaces & More](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-media-offloader/) | 7K+ | 4.7/5 (47) | Sep 9, 2026 | 85/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Auto Cloudinary free?
Yes. Auto Cloudinary is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Auto Cloudinary safe to use in 2026?
Auto Cloudinary works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 4.4/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 45/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Auto Cloudinary?
Auto Cloudinary is active on 200+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 36,665 times since it launched in November 2017. It was downloaded 1,061 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Auto Cloudinary work with WordPress 7.1?
Auto Cloudinary is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.10, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Auto Cloudinary need?
Auto Cloudinary requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Auto Cloudinary last updated?
The latest version, 1.3.1, was released on September 19, 2025 (1 year ago).

### Who makes Auto Cloudinary?
Auto Cloudinary is developed and maintained by Junaid Bhura.

### What are the best alternatives to Auto Cloudinary?
The most popular alternatives to Auto Cloudinary are W3 Total Cache (900K+ installs), SpeedyCache (600K+ installs) and Breeze Cache (300K+ installs).


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