Pixabay Images

About Pixabay Images

Pixabay Images is a WordPress plugin that allows you to easily add CC0 public domain pictures from Pixabay to your blog without needing to give attribution or link back to the source. The plugin includes features such as filtering search results, infinite scrolling through preview images, direct image uploads to your media library, and seamless integration with WordPress.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Pixabay Images plugin?

The Pixabay Images plugin allows you to find and insert CC0 public domain pictures from Pixabay directly into your WordPress blog.

Are the images free to use?

Yes, the images are CC0 public domain, meaning they are safe to use for commercial purposes. Attribution or linking back to the source is not required.

How do I search for images?

You can search Pixabay's CC0 public domain pictures via the "Add Media" button inside the editor. Search results can be filtered by image type and orientation.

How are images added to my site?

The plugin allows direct image uploads to WordPress' media library. It uses the standard media dialogue for inserting images.

Changelog

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.