# Best Hotlinking Plugins for WordPress

> Compare 3 hotlinking plugins for WordPress ranked by active installs, rating and update health. Top picks: Hotlink Protection, Replace External Images, BitSplit Media Delivery.

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Hotlink Protection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wordpress-automatic-image-hotlink-protection/) | 200+ | 1/5 (5) | Aug 16, 2018 | 22/100 |
| 2 | [Replace External Images](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/replace-external-images/) | 100+ | — | Aug 18, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 3 | [BitSplit Media Delivery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bitsplit-media-delivery/) | <10 | — | Aug 31, 2026 | 60/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the most popular hotlinking plugin for WordPress?
Hotlink Protection is the most popular hotlinking plugin with 200+ active installs and a 1/5 rating on WordPress.org.

### How many hotlinking plugins are on WordPress.org?
There are currently 3 plugins tagged “hotlinking” in the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Are these hotlinking plugins actively maintained?
0 of the top 3 hotlinking 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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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/hotlinking/ · Generated 2026-10-15 01:16 UTC by PageForge