Replace External Images — WordPress Import Plugin
by Hans & Friends · WordPress.org page
Replace External Images has 100+ active installs on WordPress.org and 1,443 downloads all time. It was downloaded 188 times in the last 30 days. The last update was on August 18, 2026, tested up to WordPress 7.1.3.
Replace External Images at a glance
Is Replace External Images well maintained?
Download and install history
221 downloads over the last 40 days. Snapshots taken daily from WordPress.org.
Details
Easily import externally hosted images found in post content into your media library and replace them with local copies.
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Rankings Replace External Images competes in
Tags
- external images
- hotlinking
- images
- import
- media
- Version
- 1.2.0
- Last updated
- Aug 18, 2026
- First published
- Jul 21, 2025
- Requires WordPress
- 5.0
- Tested up to
- 7.1.3
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
Replace External Images FAQ
How many active installs does Replace External Images have?
WordPress.org reports 100+ active installs for Replace External Images as of October 14, 2026.
Is Replace External Images still maintained?
Yes. The last release was on August 18, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 7.1.3.
Is Replace External Images free?
Replace External Images is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.