Set External Featured Images
Without Uploading
Use images hosted anywhere online as your post or product featured images, no uploading, no bloated media library, and no wasted server space.
Easily set external image URLs as featured images in WordPress for posts, pages, WooCommerce products, and custom types. Supports galleries, variations, page builders, and bulk import via CSV, JSON and XML.
We practice what we preach. Aside from logos and icons, every image you see on this website is externally hosted using this very plugin. Fast delivery, no uploads, no heavy media library.
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.
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.
Using external images keeps your media library light, reduces server load, and boosts speed, perfect for performance-focused WordPress sites.
Yes! It’s compatible with most themes and page builders. It also works with WooCommerce, Elementor, and WPBakery.
If the external link is broken or deleted, the image won’t load. We recommend using reliable sources or CDNs.
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.
Definitely. Use them in blog posts, product listings, and any featured image slot.
Yes. Our plugin works with WordPress native galleries and most third-party plugins.
If you value speed, simplicity, and server health—yes. It’s the modern way to manage media in WordPress.
Yes. Nearly all images you see here are hosted externally. We built this plugin to power our own performance, and now you can too.
