# Best External Images Plugins for WordPress

> Compare 7 external images plugins for WordPress ranked by active installs, rating and update health. Top picks: Smart Auto Upload Images, GL Import External Images, Better WordPress External L….

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Smart Auto Upload Images – Import External Images](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/smart-auto-upload-images/) | 5K+ | 4.3/5 (6) | Aug 17, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 2 | [GL Import External Images](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gl-import-external-images/) | 700+ | 5/5 (6) | Nov 29, 2024 | 42/100 |
| 3 | [Better WordPress External Links](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bwp-external-links/) | 400+ | 5/5 (4) | Jun 10, 2014 | 34/100 |
| 4 | [Replace External Images](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/replace-external-images/) | 100+ | — | Aug 18, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 5 | [External Image Importer – Import Remote Images to the Media Library](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/nerdcow-external-image-importer/) | 70+ | — | Sep 28, 2026 | 68/100 |
| 6 | [Sage Auto Upload Images](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sage-auto-upload-images/) | 40+ | 2.5/5 (2) | Nov 1, 2025 | 39/100 |
| 7 | [Mili Localizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mili-localizer/) | 10+ | — | Mar 31, 2026 | 38/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the most popular external images plugin for WordPress?
Smart Auto Upload Images – Import External Images is the most popular external images plugin with 5K+ active installs and a 4.3/5 rating on WordPress.org.

### How many external images plugins are on WordPress.org?
There are currently 7 plugins tagged “external images” in the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Are these external images plugins actively maintained?
1 of the top 7 external images plugins were updated in the last 30 days. Check each plugin’s health score for update freshness, WordPress compatibility and support responsiveness.


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