Description
At a glance
Looking for External Thumbnail v1.2.1? It is available here as a free GPL download for WordPress — 20K+ active installs · 5/5 rating from 2 reviews · updated June 17, 2016 · requires WordPress 3.3+.
Using external images from anywhere to make thumbnail.
If empty url image, will take the first picture in the post as thumbnail
Support
Having problems or need support? Feel free to email [email protected] or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/taiw96
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I download External Thumbnail?
External Thumbnail 1.2.1 is the latest version. It is a WordPress plugin you can download here free of charge under the GPL license, with the complete feature set included and no trial limitations. It holds a 5/5 rating from 2 user reviews.
Does External Thumbnail cost anything?
No. External Thumbnail 1.2.1 is 100% free — the full GPL version, not a trial or demo. There are no download limits, no accounts to create, and no upsells during the download.
How do I install External Thumbnail 1.2.1?
Download the ZIP file from this page, then in your WordPress dashboard go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin, choose the file, click Install Now, then Activate. The plugin works immediately after activation — no license key or extra setup is required for the core features.
What are the requirements for External Thumbnail?
External Thumbnail 1.2.1 requires WordPress 3.3 or higher. Most modern WordPress hosts already meet these versions. Running older versions may cause features to break, so update WordPress and PHP first if your site is behind.
When was External Thumbnail last updated?
Version 1.2.1 was last updated on June 17, 2016. This page is refreshed automatically, so the download here always matches the newest version we have verified.
Is the External Thumbnail download safe?
The file is sourced directly from the official WordPress.org repository — the same file the developer published. It is served unmodified, so what you install here is byte-identical to the official release.
Version: 1.2.1
Updated: October 1, 2026
Technical details
| Version | 1.2.1 |
|---|---|
| Last updated | June 17, 2016 |
| Active installs | 20,000+ |
| Rating | ★★★★★ 5/5 (2 reviews) |
| Requires WordPress | 3.3 or higher |
| Author | mrtaiw |
| Tags | external-featured-image, external-thumbnail, remote-thumbnail, thumbnail-via-url |
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