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.
These video walkthroughs 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.
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.
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.
