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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·40 active installs·Updated 3 months agoAs of April 2026, Viable URL Media Uploader is a WordPress url plugin with 40 active installations and a 0/5 rating0. It has been downloaded 270 times in total. Requires WordPress 5.6.0+ and PHP 7.0+. Available on WordPress.org since 2025. Top alternative: Custom Post Type Permalinks.
0/5Rating
40active installs
270total downloads
1 yearsince 2025
Overview
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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Ratings & Reviews
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Compatibility
| WordPress | 5.6.0+ requiredTested up to 6.9.4 |
| PHP | 7.0+ required |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Changelog
1.0.0 – Initial Release
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Added URL-based media upload functionality
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Added dedicated upload page in Media menu
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Added SVG file support with proper preview
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Added automatic thumbnail generation for images
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Added original URL storage as post meta
…and 4 more changes
Contributors
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