# Import CDN-Remote Images

> Import CDN-Remote Images has 100+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 4 reviews and 172 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 71/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Import CDN-Remote Images is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 71/100 on our health check.

**Add external images to the media library without importing, i.e. uploading them to your WordPress site.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 5,906
- **Downloads (30 days):** 172 (+17% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 4 reviews
- **Health score:** 71/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 2.1.4
- **Last updated:** Aug 18, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.7.4+, PHP 5.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Atakan Au (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/atakanau/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/import-cdn-remote-images/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [cdn](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cdn/) | #39 | 172 |
| [cloudinary](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cloudinary/) | #2 | 3 |
| [images](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/images/) | >100 | 904 |
| [media library](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/media-library/) | #67 | 352 |
| [remote image](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/remote-image/) | #1 | 3 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| cdn | #28 | 3,523 |
| cloudinary | #5 | 16 |
| images | >100 | 10,000 |
| media library | >100 | 5,296 |
| remote image | #8 | 1,545 |

## Version adoption

- 2.1: 91%
- 2.01: 9%

## 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 Import CDN-Remote Images free?
Yes. Import CDN-Remote Images is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Import CDN-Remote Images safe to use in 2026?
Import CDN-Remote Images is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 71/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Import CDN-Remote Images?
Import CDN-Remote Images is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 5,906 times since it launched in August 2020. It was downloaded 172 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Import CDN-Remote Images work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Import CDN-Remote Images up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 4.7.4 or newer.

### What PHP version does Import CDN-Remote Images need?
Import CDN-Remote Images requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Import CDN-Remote Images last updated?
The latest version, 2.1.4, was released on August 18, 2026 (1 month ago).

### Who makes Import CDN-Remote Images?
Import CDN-Remote Images is developed and maintained by Atakan Au.

### What are the best alternatives to Import CDN-Remote Images?
The most popular alternatives to Import CDN-Remote Images are W3 Total Cache (900K+ installs), SpeedyCache (600K+ installs) and Breeze Cache (300K+ installs).


---
Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/import-cdn-remote-images/ · Generated 2026-10-01 06:39 UTC by PageForge