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Bromate Remote Media Bridge helps WordPress installations share the same database across multiple environments without requiring a full copy of the uploads directory.
Instead of synchronizing gigabytes of media files between environments, the plugin allows WordPress to use a remote uploads directory while keeping the local media library structure intact.
The plugin can:
Rewrite attachment URLs generated by WordPress.
Rewrite responsive image URLs in srcset attributes.
Redirect media requests to a remote uploads directory.
Progressively cache remote media files locally while visitors browse your site.
Reduce deployment complexity for large media libraries.
This is particularly useful for:
Local development environments using a production database.
Staging and pre-production environments.
WordPress redesign and migration projects.
Large sites where synchronizing the entire uploads directory is impractical.
Long-running projects where the production media library changes frequently.
Example
A local site generates:
https://local.example.test/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image.jpg
Bromate Remote Media Bridge rewrites it to:
https://production.example.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image.jpg
When “Download while navigating” is enabled, the file may also be downloaded automatically and stored locally the first time it is requested.
This creates a progressively warmed local media cache containing only the files that have actually been viewed.
Features
Rewrite WordPress attachment URLs.
Rewrite responsive image URLs (srcset).
Redirect direct media requests.
Progressive local media caching while browsing.
Automatic local storage of viewed remote media files.
Excluded URL support.
Environment-specific configuration through constants.
Optional debug logging.
No custom database tables.
No front-end assets.
Works with shared databases across development, staging and production environments.
Configuration
The remote uploads URL should point directly to the uploads directory of the environment containing the media files.
Example:
https://www.example.com/wp-content/uploads
You may also configure the plugin using constants in wp-config.php:
define( 'BROMATE_REMOTE_MEDIA_BRIDGE_ENABLED', true );
define( 'BROMATE_REMOTE_MEDIA_BRIDGE_BASE_URL', 'https://www.example.com/wp-content/uploads' );
define( 'BROMATE_REMOTE_MEDIA_BRIDGE_DOWNLOAD_WHILE_NAVIGATING', true );
define( 'BROMATE_REMOTE_MEDIA_BRIDGE_DEBUG', false );
Constants take precedence over saved settings.
