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Viable URL Media Uploader

Media uploader that adds attachments from URLs to your WordPress media library. Upload images, videos, PDFs, and more with just a URL.

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Tested up to WordPress 7.1
Current version1.1.0
WordPress coverageTested up to WordPress 7.1
Minimum stackWP 5.6.0 · PHP 7.0
Directory statusactive
Last directory update22 Oct 202611d ago
Active installations90Adoption metric — not a quality score
WordPress.org rating5.0 / 5 from 5 ratings
Official packageDirect from WordPress.org

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WP PlugIndex currently records Viable URL Media Uploader version 1.1.0 as active, updated 11d ago and tested up to WordPress 7.1.

Overview

About this plugin

Viable URL Media Uploader allows you to quickly import media files directly from URLs into your WordPress media library without downloading them to your computer first.

With just a URL, you can:

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Import images (JPG, PNG, GIF, WebP, SVG) from any publicly accessible source.

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Upload videos (MP4, WebM), PDFs, audio files, and more.

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Automatically generate thumbnails for images.

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Save the original URL as post meta for reference.

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Upload via a clean, dedicated upload page.

Built by ViableCube, this plugin is perfect for content creators, developers, and site administrators who need a quick and efficient way to add media files from external sources like CDNs, cloud storage, or stock photo sites.

Features

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Dedicated Upload Page – Standalone upload page accessible from the Media menu.

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Multiple File Type Support – Supports images (JPG, PNG, GIF, WebP, SVG), videos (MP4, WebM), PDFs, and audio files.

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SVG Support – Full support for SVG files with proper preview in the media library.

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Automatic Thumbnail Generation – Generates thumbnails automatically for uploaded images.

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Original URL Storage – Saves the original source URL as post meta for tracking and reference.

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Standard Form Submission – Reliable uploads with comprehensive error handling.

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Automatic File Type Detection – Intelligently detects file types from URLs and content.

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Error Handling – Comprehensive error handling with user-friendly messages.

License

This plugin is licensed under the GPLv2 or later.

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WordPress.org metadata

Plugin tags

Topics listed for this plugin in the WordPress.org directory.

  • media uploader
  • attachment
  • upload
  • url
Compatibility & maintenance

Compatibility & maintenance

Tested with WP 7.1

Marked as tested with the current WordPress 7.1 release.

Current WordPress releaseWordPress 7.1
WordPress.org Tested up to7.1
Minimum requirementsWordPress 5.6.0 · PHP 7.0
Update activity22 Oct 202611d ago

“Tested up to” is directory metadata supplied by the plugin author. WP PlugIndex does not turn an older declaration into a claim that the plugin is incompatible.

Changes recorded by WP PlugIndex

Recent tracked changes

Version1.0.41.1.0
Version1.0.31.0.4
Version1.0.21.0.3
Version1.0.11.0.2
WordPress compatibility7.1.27.1.3
Version1.0.01.0.1
WordPress compatibility7.17.1.2
PHP requirement7.17.0
Directory statusinactiveactive
Directory statusactiveinactive
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