# Auto Save Remote Image

> Auto Save Remote Image has 50+ active installs, a 4.3/5 rating from 4 reviews and 61 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Auto Save Remote Image shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 50+ sites, is rated 4.3/5 and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

**The purpose of this plugin is very simple – when a post is published, it will fetch the first remote/external image that is referenced. The image that is retrieved is then attached to the post as the featured image…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 50+
- **Total downloads:** 17,907
- **Downloads (30 days):** 61 (+3.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.3/5 from 4 reviews
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.3
- **Last updated:** Nov 8, 2012
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.4.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** prebhdevsingh (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/prebhdevsingh/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/auto-save-remote-images/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [attachment](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/attachment/) | #38 | 87 |
| [auto download](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/auto-download/) | #1 | 2 |
| [featured](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/featured/) | #43 | 100 |
| [remote image](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/remote-image/) | #2 | 3 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| attachment | >100 | 3,500 |
| auto download | >100 | 4,267 |
| featured | >100 | 5,140 |
| remote image | >100 | 1,545 |

## Version adoption

- 1.3: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Fluent PDF Generator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/fluentforms-pdf/) | 20K+ | 5/5 (6) | Sep 18, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 2 | [Attachment Pages Redirect](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/attachment-pages-redirect/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (47) | Jan 16, 2026 | 62/100 |
| 3 | [Disable Media Pages](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-media-pages/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (17) | Sep 18, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 4 | [Download Attachments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/download-attachments/) | 8K+ | 4.5/5 (46) | May 26, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 5 | [Attachments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/attachments/) | 8K+ | 4.8/5 (53) | Dec 30, 2025 | 64/100 |
| 6 | [Product Attachment for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/woo-product-attachment/) | 6K+ | 4.6/5 (23) | Sep 10, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 7 | [DCO Comment Attachment](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dco-comment-attachment/) | 5K+ | 4.9/5 (10) | Oct 2, 2022 | 41/100 |
| 8 | [Media Search Enhanced](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/media-search-enhanced/) | 5K+ | 4.4/5 (28) | Sep 9, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 9 | [Attachment Importer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/attachment-importer/) | 3K+ | 4.3/5 (26) | Sep 25, 2014 | 42/100 |
| 10 | [DX Delete Attached Media](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dx-delete-attached-media/) | 3K+ | 4.9/5 (28) | Dec 19, 2023 | 45/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Auto Save Remote Image safe to use in 2026?
Auto Save Remote Image shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 50+ sites, is rated 4.3/5 and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Auto Save Remote Image?
Auto Save Remote Image is active on 50+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 17,907 times since it launched in October 2012. It was downloaded 61 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Auto Save Remote Image work with WordPress 7.1?
Auto Save Remote Image is officially tested up to WordPress 3.4.2, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Auto Save Remote Image last updated?
The latest version, 1.3, was released on November 8, 2012 (14 years ago).

### Who makes Auto Save Remote Image?
Auto Save Remote Image is developed and maintained by prebhdevsingh.

### What are the best alternatives to Auto Save Remote Image?
The most popular alternatives to Auto Save Remote Image are Fluent PDF Generator (20K+ installs), Attachment Pages Redirect (10K+ installs) and Disable Media Pages (10K+ installs).


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