Converts bare image links inserted in the post content by the user into HTML tagged images, so turns links into visible images.
As of April 2026, Embed bare image links is a WordPress link plugin with 10 active installations and a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews. It has been downloaded 1.8K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 3.0+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2014. Last updated 11 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Custom Post Type Permalinks.
Converts bare image links inserted in the post content into HTML tagged images, so turns links into visible images. Only applies into image links not tagged by the user. Useful for regular and bbpress instalaltions, to make easier for users inserting images just by posting a link to the image.
Extremely light, only computes when a user saves content, and just executes a light checking. It doesn’t run when readers access the blog.
| WordPress | 3.0+ requiredTested up to 4.0.38 |
| PHP | false+ required |
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