# Sync Remote Images

> Sync Remote Images has 10+ active installs and 67 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Sync Remote Images shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**在发布文章中，如果文章中引用了远程图片，那么之前的做法就是：下载这个远程图片，然后重新上传。 有了这个插件，你就可以省掉这些工作了，插件会在提交的时候，检查文章中引用的图片，如果是远程图片，就自动下载到附件目录，并保存到媒体库。 如果没有选择特色图片，会自动选择第一张下载的图片作为特色图片。**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 1,802
- **Downloads (30 days):** 67 (+39.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.01
- **Last updated:** Jan 9, 2019
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.0.29
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0.2+, PHP 5.2.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** islacker (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/islacker/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/sync-remote-images/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [remote image](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/remote-image/) | #3 | 3 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| remote image | >100 | 1,545 |

## Version adoption

- 0.01: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Import CDN-Remote Images](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/import-cdn-remote-images/) | 100+ | 5/5 (4) | Aug 18, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 2 | [Auto Save Remote Image](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/auto-save-remote-images/) | 50+ | 4.3/5 (4) | Nov 8, 2012 | 30/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sync Remote Images free?
Yes. Sync Remote Images is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Sync Remote Images safe to use in 2026?
Sync Remote Images shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Sync Remote Images?
Sync Remote Images is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,802 times since it launched in January 2019. It was downloaded 67 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Sync Remote Images work with WordPress 7.1?
Sync Remote Images is officially tested up to WordPress 5.0.29, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Sync Remote Images need?
Sync Remote Images requires PHP 5.2.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Sync Remote Images last updated?
The latest version, 0.01, was released on January 9, 2019 (8 years ago).

### Who makes Sync Remote Images?
Sync Remote Images is developed and maintained by islacker.

### What are the best alternatives to Sync Remote Images?
The most popular alternatives to Sync Remote Images are Import CDN-Remote Images (100+ installs) and Auto Save Remote Image (50+ installs).


---
Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sync-remote-images/ · Generated 2026-10-01 08:47 UTC by PageForge