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WP-IMAGE-02
Remote images are hotlinked, not imported. This applies to WordPress, where the result is kept.
Affects WordPress. Matches image_remote. Fixture markdown-portability-test-v1.
What happens, per destination
| Destination | Tested surface | Result | Severity | Confidence | Last tested |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WordPress | WordPress.com desktop Block Editor | Kept | Review | Verified | Tested 2026-08-24. |
Why, and what to do
The tested paste linked the external file rather than creating a Media Library asset.
Do this: Import the file if you need to control licensing, privacy, or availability.
Limits of this rule
- It describes the surface and date in the table above, not every version, theme, or plugin.
- Reading it in isolation hides the other rules that touch the same draft.
- A rule is only as current as the test date beside it.
Related
- All WordPress rules, and the WordPress test record.
- The full rule set, also available as rules.json.
- Check your own draft against all five