Live from WordPress.org · Oct 14, 2026
Best Import Images Plugins for WordPress
2 plugins are tagged “import images” on WordPress.org. We rank them by active installs and score every one on update freshness, compatibility, ratings and support — so you can pick a safe one in seconds. The most popular right now is Smart Auto Upload Images with 5K+ active installs.
| Rank | Plugin | Active installs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Smart Auto Upload Images – Import External Images
Import external images automatically on save. Adds to media library and updates URLs. No…
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5K+ |
| 2 |
External Image Importer
Automatically import external and remote images into your Media Library on save and rewrite…
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70+ |
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Plugins are ordered the way WordPress.org ranks them for this category. Next to each one you’ll see its health score, so a popular-but-neglected option never sneaks into your stack.
- 25 Update freshness
- 20 Works with the latest WordPress
- 25 Rating, weighted by review count
- 15 Support threads resolved
- 15 Active installs
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What is the most popular import images plugin for WordPress?
Smart Auto Upload Images – Import External Images is the most popular import images plugin with 5K+ active installs and a 4.3/5 rating on WordPress.org.
How many import images plugins are on WordPress.org?
There are currently 2 plugins tagged “import images” in the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Are these import images plugins actively maintained?
1 of the top 2 import 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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