# URL Image Importer – Import External Images to the Media Library from URL, CSV & XML

> URL Image Importer has 900+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 1.3K downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 72/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** URL Image Importer is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 900+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 weeks ago, and scores 72/100 on our health check.

**Import external images into your WordPress Media Library from any URL, CSV, XML export, or Google Drive link. Bulk import, site migration ready.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 900+
- **Total downloads:** 10,063
- **Downloads (30 days):** 1,280 (+125.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 72/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 1.2.4
- **Last updated:** Sep 29, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.7
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.3+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Infinite Uploads (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/bww/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/url-image-importer/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [CSV Import](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/csv-import/) | #9 | 42 |
| [image import](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/image-import/) | #1 | 5 |
| [images](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/images/) | #91 | 914 |
| [media library](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/media-library/) | #29 | 374 |
| [upload](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/upload/) | #36 | 219 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| CSV Import | #39 | 2,388 |
| image import | #16 | 4,094 |
| images | >100 | 10,000 |
| media library | #63 | 5,617 |
| upload | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.2: 80.3%
- 1.0: 18%
- 1.1: 1.7%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WP All Import – Import Add-On for ACF](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/csv-xml-import-for-acf/) | 50K+ | 5/5 (6) | Aug 4, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 2 | [WP All Import – Product Import for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/woocommerce-xml-csv-product-import/) | 20K+ | 4.7/5 (275) | Jul 30, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 3 | [Content Egg – Affiliate Product Importer & Price Comparison](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/content-egg/) | 10K+ | 3.9/5 (56) | Sep 23, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 4 | [Datafeedr WooCommerce Importer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/datafeedr-woocommerce-importer/) | 5K+ | 4.8/5 (38) | Oct 5, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 5 | [MPG – Multiple Page Generator, Bulk Landing Pages & Programmatic SEO](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/multiple-pages-generator-by-porthas/) | 2K+ | 3.9/5 (27) | Oct 13, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 6 | [Product Editor Pro – WooCommerce Bulk Edit: Prices, Stock, Images, Titles, CSV Import & More](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/product-editor/) | 1K+ | 4.6/5 (22) | Apr 10, 2026 | 57/100 |
| 7 | [Export/Import Media – CSV Media Library Import & Export](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/calliope-media-import-export/) | 1K+ | 3.7/5 (3) | Sep 24, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 8 | [WP Taxonomy Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/taxonomy-csv-import-export/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (3) | Oct 12, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 10 | [Product Sync for WooCommerce – Supplier API Import, Dropshipping & Inventory Sync](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/products-sync-for-woocommerce/) | 300+ | 5/5 (16) | Oct 13, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 11 | [WP All Import – User Import Add-On](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpallimport-user-import/) | 300+ | — | Oct 12, 2026 | 69/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is URL Image Importer free?
Yes. URL Image Importer is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is URL Image Importer safe to use in 2026?
URL Image Importer is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 900+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 weeks ago, and scores 72/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use URL Image Importer?
URL Image Importer is active on 900+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 10,063 times since it launched in February 2025. It was downloaded 1,280 times in the last 30 days.

### Does URL Image Importer work with WordPress 7.1?
URL Image Importer is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.7, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does URL Image Importer need?
URL Image Importer requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was URL Image Importer last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.4, was released on September 29, 2026 (2 weeks ago).

### Who makes URL Image Importer?
URL Image Importer is developed and maintained by Infinite Uploads.

### What are the best alternatives to URL Image Importer?
The most popular alternatives to URL Image Importer are WP All Import (50K+ installs), WP All Import (20K+ installs) and Content Egg (10K+ installs).


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