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External URL Featured Image
This Plugin allows to use an external image as Featured Image, this can be especially useful if you house your images in another location. This Plugin is compatible with Nelio External Featured Image Metadata, so you can reuse your data in case you want to uninstall Nelio Plugin.
PricingFree downloadThe WordPress.org download is free. Pro versions, add-ons or external services may cost extra.
CompatibilityRequires WordPress 4.0.
SourceWordPress plugins · Oct 22, 2026
01 / Source details
This Plugin allows to use an external image as Featured Image, this can be especially useful if you house your images in another location.
This Plugin is compatible with Nelio External Featured Image Metadata, so you can reuse your data in case you want to uninstall Nelio Plugin.
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02 / Source details
This section describes how to install the plugin and get it working.
- 01Upload and extract the plugin file to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly.
- 02Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress
- 03This plugin doesn’t have configuration screen, you can view a metabox directly when you create or edit your posts or pages.
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