Use Externally Hosted Images in WordPress
Host your images anywhere. Display them instantly on WordPress without slowing down your site or using up hosting space.
This quick video shows how you can add images from any external URL without uploading, use external images in featured slots, galleries, or WooCommerce products, bulk import image links via JSON, XML, or URL feeds and optimize performance with lazy loading and zero storage impact
We didn’t just build the plugin—we use it. All the images on our website, excluding brand assets (logos and icons), are loaded externally using the External Images WordPress Plugin. No uploads. No bloated media library. Just fast, efficient image delivery straight from the source.
Our users don’t just like the plugin—they rely on it. From faster load times to smoother imports and leaner media libraries, the External Images Plugin has transformed how WordPress sites handle images. Here’s what some of them had to say.
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Trinity
Helpful for WooCommerce
I installed this to see if it would work for my online store, and it’s been great so far. I can link product images from my supplier without downloading them all, which is a big plus. Hoping future updates add even more features!
Date of experience: May 7, 2025
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Sophia
Easy to set up
I don’t have much technical experience, but I managed to get this plugin working without any trouble. My blog loads faster now that I’m using external images. If you’re looking for a simple solution, this is a good option.
Date of experience: May 9, 2025
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Emily
Good so far!
I just started using this plugin, and it’s been pretty smooth. I had a small issue setting it up, but the support team was quick to help.
Date of experience: May 5, 2025
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Antoine
Works as expected
I tested this plugin on a few sites, and so far, everything is running smoothly. Being able to use one license across multiple installations (depending on the plan) was the main reason I gave it a shot.
Date of experience: May 9, 2025
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Chloe
Better than manually uploading images
I run a content-heavy site and needed a way to use external images without slowing things down. This does the job well. My only feedback is that I’d like more customization options, but it’s a solid start.
Date of experience: May 14, 2025
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Liam
Good plugin
It’s letting me link images without eating up server space. No issues so far, just wondering what other features will be added over time.
Date of experience: May 16, 2025
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Olivia
Happy with it so far
I installed this after hearing about it, and honestly, it’s a nice addition to my site. The setup was straightforward, and I like that I don’t have to worry about uploading tons of images anymore.
Date of experience: May 17, 2025
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Lucas
Amazing
I’ve only used this for a few weeks, but it seems to work well. I run a news site, so I need a solution like this to link images from other sources without extra storage costs.
Date of experience: May 20, 2025
Whether you’re managing a single blog or dozens of client sites, our pricing is built to scale with your needs. Every plan includes full access to the External Images Plugin, along with updates and support. No hidden fees. No bloated bundles. Just straightforward value for developers, freelancers, and businesses who care about performance.
$4.99/Mo
Billed annually. You pay $60 today
Features:
$12.50/Mo
Billed annually. You pay $150 today
Features:
$100
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Whether you’re trying to speed up your site, cut down on media clutter, or automate product images, we’ve got you covered. These FAQs cover the most common questions from real users—because we’re not just the developers, we’re users too. In fact, almost every image on this site is powered by the External Images WordPress Plugin.
Because uploading everything to your WordPress media library slows down your site and clutters your hosting. With external images, you pull content from the source—saving space, speeding up load times, and keeping things lean.
Yes. The plugin is built to work seamlessly with popular themes and major plugins like WooCommerce, WP All Import, and most gallery or page builders.
If the external source is deleted or goes down, the image won’t display. That’s why we recommend using trusted sources.
Yes, the plugin supports importing external image URLs from XML and JSON feeds. You can use this feature to bulk load images from structured data sources—perfect for syncing products, posts, or media from other platforms.
Yes, depending on your plan. We offer flexible tiers perfect for freelancers, agencies, or anyone managing more than one website.
Absolutely. We built this plugin so you don’t have to upload a single image. As long as your images are hosted somewhere reliable (like a CDN or product supplier), you're good to go.
Yes. Blog posts, product listings, portfolio pieces—you can use externally hosted images anywhere WordPress normally expects an image upload.
Yes. You can use external images in native WordPress gallery blocks or compatible gallery plugins—just as you would with uploaded images.
Quite the opposite. By not serving images from your server, you reduce load. And with lazy loading support, pages only load images when needed—making everything faster.
Yes! Almost every image you see here—excluding brand assets like logos—is externally hosted. We didn’t just build it. We trust it with our own site’s performance.
Choose a time that works for you and tell us a bit about your site. We’ll walk you through exactly how External Images WordPress Plugin can simplify your image management, speed up your site, and fit seamlessly into your workflow.
External Images WordPress Plugin lets you use images from other websites without having to upload them to your WordPress media library. It's a simple way to save space, speed up your site, and make things easier—whether you're running a blog, online store, or any kind of website. You can use external images for posts, products, galleries, and more, with helpful features like bulk imports and lazy loading built in.