Load Images from Any URL.
No Uploads. No Hassle.
Optimize your WordPress site by using images hosted anywhere on the web. Display them instantly without uploading or bloating your server storage.
These video walkthroughs shows how the WordPress External Images plugin lets you: add images from any external URL; use them as featured images, WooCommerce product photos, or in image galleries; and bulk import via JSON, XML, or URL feeds.
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. The plugin is tested with popular themes, WooCommerce, WP All Import, gallery plugins, and page builders.
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.
No. In fact, it improves speed. Images are lazy-loaded from external sources, reducing page weight and speeding up delivery.
Yes. Nearly all images you see here are hosted externally. We built this plugin to power our own performance, and now you can too.
