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Pixabay Images

by Emilian Robert Vicol

Version: 3.4

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Description

Pixabay Images is a WordPress plugin that let’s you pick CC0 public domain pictures from Pixabay and insert them with just a click anywhere on your blog. The images are safe to use, and paying attribution or linking back to the source is not required.

Features include:

  • Search Pixabay’s CC0 public domain pictures via “Add Media” button inside the editor.
  • Filter search results by image type (clipart, photo) and/or orientation (horizontal, vertical).
  • Infinite scrolling through large preview images in search results.
  • Direct image uploads to WordPress’ media library.
  • Use of standard media dialogue for inserting images.
  • Unobtrusive integration into WordPress.

For more information, check out Pixabay.com.

  1. Install Pixabay Images either via the WordPress.org plugin directory, or by uploading the files to your server.
  2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
  3. That’s it. You’re ready to go!
  1. Pixabay Images window with search results.

    Pixabay Images window with search results.

  2. Optional button inside the WordPress editor.

    Optional button inside the WordPress editor.

  3. Search results in WordPress' new Media Manager.

    Search results in WordPress' new Media Manager.

  4. Standard media dialogue for uploaded image.

    Standard media dialogue for uploaded image.

Installation Instructions

  1. Install Pixabay Images either via the WordPress.org plugin directory, or by uploading the files to your server.
  2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
  3. That’s it. You’re ready to go!

What does the term ‘CC0’ mean?

CC0 1.0 Universal is Creative Commons’ Public Domain dedication, which is used for all images on Pixabay.com.

Are there any restrictions or requirements for using these images?

You are free to adapt and use the images for commercial purposes without attributing the original author or source. Although absolutely not required, a link back to Pixabay is appreciated. Learn more in this article about: public domain images and their limitations

Where do I get further information about Pixabay?

Read Pixabay’s FAQ and/or their Terms of Use to learn more.

Why am I not getting search results on Internet Explorer?

The plugin works on all modern browsers; Internet Explorer version 9 or higer is required.

Doesn't work with Divi 4.3.4

By hollajamer on March 4, 2020

With Pixabay Images activated, I cannot use the Divi 4.3.4 visual builder. This plugin hasn't been updated in 2-years and it shows. I used to love it, but no more.

Would be great if downloads worked!

By katemiller on December 3, 2019

Hi Simon, I have version 3.4 and it doesn't work. Happy to help you solve the bug and turn the one star into five. When clicking on the image to download, the little loader animation keeps going forever and I see an error 500 on a post attempt to /wp-admin in my Chrome console. Then when I look in the media gallery after a few more seconds, the images shows up as broken (grey page icon). ––EDIT–– Apparently the bug comes from a conflict with the WP Super Cache plugin by Automattic: the "Clear all cache files when a post or page is published or updated" option needs to be checked in the Advanced settings. Four stars now that it works.

It' s okay

By hugrat on September 3, 2019

Used to be a "Great" stock picture tool, but is in dire need of an update because it declined to an "Okay" stock picture tool. Key words often don' t seem to work as well in the plugin as they do on the Pixabay site self and many irrelevant results get mixed in. This plugin is still somewhat faster than searching on google images for "labeled for reuse" pictures. But nowadays I often find myself using google anyway because I can't even simply find a good "strawberries cream" in the pixabay app. Bummer 🙁

Divi Builder not working with this

By jaffable on April 4, 2019

Worked great as long as I was using a vanilla theme, but after struggling with the DIVI Builder not loading when I tried to edit pages, have found out that it is not working properly with divi. Currently on Divi Version: 3.21.3, and Pixabay Plugin Version: 3.4

Einfach und gut

By froster on August 31, 2018

Bilder lassen sich schnell und einfach in den Editor einbinden, kein unnötiges extra hochladen... macht weiter so, ich bin begeistert

Works great | Huge time saver

By aCstudent on July 31, 2018

For me, it works perfectly and saves a ton of time when I need CC0 images - which is frequently.

v3.3 download error 35

By surmingu on May 19, 2018

maybe it's my curl version on older fedora but i kept getting error 35 when trying to download images. had to downgrade to v2.15. that works.

Too bad it doesn't work

By sunyataji on April 10, 2018

Great idea, too bad it doesn't work. Images show up in search, but don't download or place in posts.

Nice way to add free symbolic images

By nyks-barton on April 10, 2018

very nice and easy way to add (featured) images for pages or posts, which dont have any other visualization. thank you for this plugin 🙂

Doesn't work

By hands0meman on March 16, 2018

Doesn't work

1.0

  • Initial release

1.1

  • Solved bug about retrieving images from source

1.2

  • Fixed multiple keyword search
  • Fixed layout bugs in Chrome

2.0

  • Responsive layout for WordPress 3.9+
  • Added localization/translations
  • Added plugin settings page
  • Added higher resolution images

2.1

  • Fixed bug for PHP versions lower than 5.3

2.2

  • Fixed image URL in settings
  • Tested plugin for WordPress 4.0

2.3

  • Fixed: Plugin could not be activated with certain PHP settings
  • Updated icon and readme.txt

2.4

  • Fixed security issues: Authentication bypass and path traversal attack (Thanks goes to Mogwai, IT-Sicherheitsberatung Munich)
  • Included new languages in settings page.

2.5

  • Tested in WordPress 4.2.2
  • Updated Pixabay API to use secure HTTPS connection.

2.6

  • Reverting to using HTTP for internal Pixabay API requests.

2.7

  • Using HTTP/HTTPS auto detection for Pixabay API requests.

2.8

  • Yet another fix to make the plugin work properly with HTTPS sites.

2.9

  • Making latest fix work in older PHP versions.

2.10

  • Fixed bug for network installations.
  • Fixed You don't have permission to edit this post issue.
  • Fixed plugin for SSL sites.
  • Fixed issues with IE 10/11.

2.11

  • Tested in WordPress 4.2.3
  • Second fix for You don't have permission to edit this post issue.
  • Fixed warning about wp_enqueue_script on plugin activation.

2.12

  • Improved security
  • Changed default upload path.

2.13

  • Updated Pixabay API calls.
  • Tested in WordPress 4.4

2.14

  • Version number fixed.

2.15

  • Compatibility tested for WordPress 4.7

3.0

  • Compatibility tested for WordPress 4.8.1
  • Modernized layout and improved handling.
  • Endless scroll for search results.
  • Larger preview images.

3.1

  • Compatibility tested for WordPress 4.9
  • Included SafeSearch filter in settings
  • Fixed https://wordpress.org/support/topic/error-file-attachment-metadata-error-3/

3.2

  • Some bug fixes.

3.3

  • Some bug fixes.

3.4

  • Fixed “Invalid upload” bug.
  • Fixed multi site plugin activation failure.
  • Fixed cURL image download timeout.
  • Version:Version: 3.4
  • Active installs:Active installs: 10K
  • Last updated:Last updated: 27-05-2018
  • Requires:Requires: 3.5.1
  • Tested:Tested: 4.9.26
Average rating:3.9 out of 5 stars.
  • Number of ratings: 15 ratings
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