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Easily Use Externally Hosted Images in WordPress
Host your images anywhere, use product feeds or a CDN to display them instantly on WordPress without slowing down your site or bloating your media library.
This quick video shows how the plugin lets you add external image URLs without uploading, display hosted images in featured image slots, galleries, and WooCommerce, import hundreds of image links via JSON, XML, or URL feeds, and improve performance with lazy loading and zero server strain.
We practice what we preach. Aside from logos and icons, every image you see on this website is externally hosted using the External Images WordPress Plugin. Fast delivery, no uploads, no heavy media library.
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 for WordPress has transformed how WordPress sites handle images.
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Graig H
Awesome team
Founders don’t usually deal directly with clients, but Josh is different. He’s been super hands-on, giving our team personal attention and support. He hooked us up with a custom plan tailored just for our needs. We work on tons of WordPress projects. Thanks to him, we’re building fast, accessible, and SEO-friendly sites without breaking a sweat.
Date of experience: June 24, 2025
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Jason F
Great support, great plugin…
I had some questions about the plugin and immediately the team jumped on a ZOOM call for a demo. The plugin does exactly as we need – it brings in images off of our media platform and displays them in WordPress Media from an external endpoint. Perfect… Thanks team!
Date of experience: June 23, 2025
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Chiel M
Works as expected
The team emailed us while we were busy on a client project. They’d worked with a company here in the Netherlands we know. We plugged their plugin into our project, and it was super smooth! Now we use it for all our projects cause it keeps images looking great without slowing stuff down.
Date of experience: June 21, 2025
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Laura
Love it!!!
As a Next.js developer new to WordPress, I used it for a client project to make admin tasks easier. WordPress didn’t allow externally hosted images. This plugin was the perfect fix, letting me link CDN images directly in WordPress, just like in my Next.js projects, without uploading to the media library.
Date of experience: June 10, 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
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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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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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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
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.
It’s the practice of loading images from external URLs like CDNs or supplier links, instead of uploading them into WordPress. It saves space, speeds up your site, and avoids hosting limits.
Yes! It integrates smoothly with WooCommerce, page builders, and major import plugins like WP All Import.
It won’t show on your site. That’s why we recommend trusted hosts like CDNs or reliable vendor links.
Absolutely. Import links from JSON, XML, or direct URL feeds. Great for syncing image-heavy content or products.
Yes, with our Professional plan or higher, you can activate the plugin across multiple sites.
Yes. If your image source is stable, you never need to upload again.
Absolutely. You can use externally hosted images for blog thumbnails, product galleries, sliders, and more.
No. As long as the external images are from reliable sources, properly sized, and include alt text, they can still contribute positively to your SEO. However, for full control over image optimization and speed, it’s recommended to host images on fast, stable servers. Our plugin ensures external images are integrated cleanly into your WordPress content with proper HTML output.
Yes. With lazy loading and no server processing, externally hosted images load faster and reduce CPU usage.
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.
