Import external attachments for WordPress Plugin Directory
By ryanpcmcquen
Import external attachments is the #71 ranked gallery app on WordPress, with a 4.3 average rating from 26 reviews, as of Aug 31, 2026.
Import external attachments is a WordPress Plugin Directory app by ryanpcmcquen. With a rating of 4.3★ from 26 reviews, it currently ranks #71 in the Gallery category.
AppRanks data: Import external attachments ranks #71 in Gallery on WordPress Plugin Directory, placing it in the top 12% of that category.
AppRanks verdict
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Import external attachments is a well-rated WordPress app with a limited review volume. It is listed in the Gallery category on WordPress Plugin Directory, which AppRanks treats as the canonical taxonomy node for ranking and competitor comparison. 26 reviews put it in the early-traction tier — useful for early-stage stores willing to be on the leading edge. Early-traction review counts are sensitive to single launch periods or feature events, so a 30-day re-check before bigger commitments often resolves whether the trend is sustained. Paid-only pricing means evaluating fit on the marketplace listing or via the developer's documentation before installing. AppRanks tracks rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position daily — the figures on this page reflect the most recent scrape from the canonical WordPress Plugin Directory listing.
Pros
- +Published by ryanpcmcquen — established developer track record
Cons
- −Limited review base (26) — ratings can shift significantly with new feedback
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How Import external attachments works
Makes local copies of all the linked images and pdfs in a post, adding them as gallery attachments.
Source & support:
https://github.com/ryanpcmcquen/import-external-attachments
Credits This plugin is based on the work done in the “Import External Images” plugin by MartyThornley.
https://github.com/MartyThornley
HTTPS support added by IvanDoomer:
https://github.com/IvanDoomer
PDF support added by bengreeley:
https://github.com/bengreeley
Most of the JavaScript was rewritten from the original plugin, to reduce the
number of global variables.
Category rankings
As of Sep 4, 2026- Gallery#71of 595Top 12%
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Where Import external attachments stands in the Gallery category
Import external attachments ranks #71 of 595 apps in the Gallery category, placing it in the top 12% of the listing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Import external attachments?
Import external attachments is an app for WordPress. It currently holds a 4.3-star rating from 26 merchant reviews, and AppRanks has been tracking its public marketplace data on the refresh cadence published in our methodology. It is listed under the Gallery category on AppRanks, where you can see its current category position, review-velocity trend, and how it compares against the top alternatives in the same space. Developed by ryanpcmcquen.
Who uses Import external attachments?
Currently around 1,000 active stores have installed Import external attachments. Its review base is still building, which usually maps to early-stage merchants and stores piloting a new workflow. It is part of the Gallery category on WordPress.
Where does Import external attachments rank on WordPress?
Import external attachments currently sits at position #71 in the Gallery category on WordPress. That places it in the top 12% of 595 apps tracked in the same category. Category positions are read from the live marketplace ranking and refresh on each scrape, so the number you see here reflects the most recent crawl rather than a long-running average.