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#1 WordPress External Media Library Solution

Manage and Display External Media Without Uploading Files

Link external media files—images, videos, and documents—directly in your WordPress Media Library without bloating your server or slowing down your site.

Watch the Plugin in Action

How it works?

This quick demo shows how you can turn any external image URL into a usable media item in WordPress—no uploading required. Use external files as featured images, in product galleries, or inside page builders. Seamlessly import entire collections using JSON, XML, or direct URLs. Optimize performance with lazy loading and zero-storage delivery.

Our Own External Media Library in Action

External Images Gallery

We practice what we preach. All media content, excluding brand icons and logos, is linked externally using our WordPress External Media Library plugin. That means no uploads, and no cluttered media folders.

Trusted by Developers, Designers & Site Owners

Testimonials

Our community loves how this plugin simplifies external media management 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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Simple Plans, Powerful Features

Pricing

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.

Basic

$4.99/Mo

Billed annually. You pay $60 today

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Professional

$12.50/Mo

Billed annually. You pay $150 today

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Lifetime

$100

One-Time Payment

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WordPress External Media Library Plugin FAQs

All You Need to Know

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.

Why should I use external media in WordPress?

Storing everything locally takes up space and slows things down. Using external media keeps your site fast, light, and easy to manage.

Will this work with my existing theme and plugins?

Yes. The plugin integrates with most WordPress themes and popular plugins like WooCommerce, Elementor, WP All Import, and more.

Will images disappear if the source goes down?

If the original image is removed, it won’t show on your site. That’s why we recommend using reliable hosting sources or CDNs.

Can I bulk import external images?

Yes! Import external URLs from JSON, XML, or feed links—great for syncing products or posts.

Can I use one license across multiple WordPress installs?

Yes, with our Professional plan or higher, you can activate the plugin across multiple sites.

Can this completely replace uploading images to WordPress?

Yes. If your image source is stable, you never need to upload again.

Can I use external media for featured images?

Absolutely. Featured images, post thumbnails, product galleries—it all works.

Is it compatible with WordPress galleries?

Yes. You can use external media in default gallery blocks and most third-party gallery plugins.

Will it slow my site down?

Not at all. In fact, performance improves thanks to lazy loading and off-server delivery.

Do you use this plugin on your own website?

Yes. Nearly all images you see here are hosted externally. We built this plugin to power our own performance, and now you can too.

Schedule a 1-on-1 Live Demo

See How It Works

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.

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