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Pixabay - Import Free Stock Images from Pixabay into WordPress

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Pixabay - Import Free Stock Images into WordPress is a plugin that connects your dashboard to Pixabay's library of photos, illustrations, vectors and videos. You search, preview and import media straight into your media library, so you skip the step of saving files elsewhere and uploading them by hand.

Version: 1.0.0
Released: Mar 12, 2024
Type: WordPress plugin
Licence: GPL
Included in: Every plan, or $3.99 on its own

What’s new in Pixabay - Import Free Stock Images from Pixabay into WordPress 1.0.0

Version 1.0.0 · Mar 12, 2024 Latest

What it does

Finding visuals for posts and pages often means opening a new tab, searching a stock site, saving a file and then uploading it to WordPress. This plugin puts that whole routine inside your dashboard. You search Pixabay's large collection by keyword, narrow the results by category and media type, preview what you find and pick the items you want. The plugin then pulls them into your media library for you.

Because the media lands in your regular library, you can use it anywhere you would use an image you uploaded yourself: in posts, on pages, in galleries or in a theme. The assets are high resolution, so they hold up on retina screens as well as on desktops, tablets and phones. It suits bloggers, portfolio owners, businesses and online shops that publish often and want a steady supply of stock visuals without juggling tabs.

Best for

Bloggers who need images for frequent posts
Small business and portfolio sites
Online shops wanting stock visuals for pages

Features

Pixabay library in your dashboard

Browse Pixabay's large collection of photos, illustrations, vectors and videos without leaving the WordPress admin area.

Direct media library import

Selected images are fetched and added to your WordPress media library automatically, so there is no separate saving and uploading step.

Search with filters

Find media by keyword and narrow results by category and media type to get to a suitable image or video faster.

Preview before importing

Look at search results before you add them, so only the media you actually plan to use ends up in your library.

High-resolution assets

Imported images come in high resolution, which keeps them sharp on retina displays and on large desktop screens.

Videos as well as images

Along with photos and illustrations, you can search for and import videos from Pixabay into your site.

Questions about Pixabay - Import Free Stock Images from Pixabay into WordPress

What kinds of media can I bring in with this plugin?

You can search and import photos, illustrations, vectors and videos from Pixabay's library. Everything you import is added to your WordPress media library, so you can place it in posts and pages like any other file.

Do I have to download images to my computer first?

No. The plugin fetches the media you select and adds it to your media library directly. That removes the usual routine of saving a file from a stock site and uploading it to WordPress manually.

How do I find the right image quickly?

Search by keyword from inside your dashboard, then filter the results by category and media type. You can preview items before importing, which helps you pick the right one without opening another browser tab.

Will the images look sharp on high-density screens?

The assets are high resolution, so they are suited to retina displays as well as desktops, tablets and phones. How they appear on a page still depends on the size your theme displays them at.

Is Pixabay - Import Free Stock Images from Pixabay into WordPress free?

The code of Pixabay - Import Free Stock Images from Pixabay into WordPress is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. GPL Feast is a paid service: a plan or a single purchase gives you the download and automatic updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.

Which version of Pixabay - Import Free Stock Images from Pixabay into WordPress is this?

Version 1.0.0, released Mar 12, 2024. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.

How do I update Pixabay - Import Free Stock Images from Pixabay into WordPress?

Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Pixabay - Import Free Stock Images from Pixabay into WordPress automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.