Frank Lam Sheung

FLS Stock Photo Importer allows editors to search selected royalty-free image providers directly from the WordPress post editor. Images can be previewed, imported into the Media Library, and inserted into posts without leaving the editor.
<a href="https://franklamsheung.com/fls-stock-photo-importer" rel="nofollow ugc">Plugin homepage and documentation</a>
Supported providers:
<ul>
<li>Pexels (API key required)</li>
<li>Pixabay (API key required)</li>
<li>Openverse (API key optional)</li>
</ul>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Search and preview images in the editor</li>
<li>Import images to the Media Library (stored locally)</li>
<li>Insert images into post content</li>
<li>Set imported images as the featured image</li>
<li>Store provider and source metadata on the attachment</li>
<li>Optional attribution line on insert (recommended)</li>
</ul>
<h3>External Services</h3>
This plugin connects to third-party image provider APIs to search for images and may download selected images to your Media Library.
When you search, the plugin sends:
<ul>
<li>Your search query</li>
<li>Pagination parameters (for example results per page)</li>
<li>Your provider API key (for providers that require one)</li>
</ul>
Providers used by this plugin:
<ul>
<li>
Pexels API (requires API key): https://api.pexels.com/ 
Privacy Policy: https://www.pexels.com/privacy-policy/
</li>
<li>
Pixabay API (requires API key): https://pixabay.com/api/ 
Privacy Policy: https://pixabay.com/service/privacy/
</li>
<li>
Openverse API (optional key): https://api.openverse.org/ 
Privacy: https://openverse.org/privacy
</li>
</ul>

FLS Stock Photo Importer

Search Pexels, Pixabay and Openverse images from the WordPress editor and import them directly into your Media Library.

dreamstime

Insert stock photos & images easily & safely into your posts and pages from the largest selection of free images and professional stock photos online without leaving WordPress. The Dreamstime plugin enhances your WordPress workflow by allowing you to download royalty-free and public domain images directly from Dreamstime’s database of millions of free stock photos and commercial Royalty-Free images from within the WordPress Add Media tool. All images are model released and properly attributed so they are 100% safe to use without ever having to worry about model or photographer claims.
NEW in Version 5.0: Full Block Editor Integration!
The plugin now features a dedicated “Dreamstime Image” block that seamlessly integrates with WordPress’s modern Block Editor (Gutenberg). Simply add the block, browse Dreamstime’s library, and insert images directly into your content – all within the familiar block editing experience.
Two Ways to Use: 
1. Dreamstime Image Block – Add the custom block from the block inserter for a streamlined experience 
2. Classic Media Modal – Use the “Add Dreamstime Media” button for the traditional workflow
For current Dreamstime users, the plugin is linked to your existing account so if you’ve already purchased an image prior to installing the WordPress plugin, you won’t have to purchase the same image again. New users can quickly sign up a free account at Dreamstime.com.
Dreamstime contributors can add their own images to their blog articles without having to pay for them.
You can also make money with the automatic Dreamstime referral program integration. Using the automatically generated referral links you will receive 10% of all sales and uploads made within the first 3 years for each user you refer!
Features:
<ul>
<li>NEW: Native Block Editor (Gutenberg) Support – Dedicated Dreamstime Image block for modern WordPress</li>
<li>Over 357,000,000 free and Royalty-Free stock photos and illustrations to choose from</li>
<li>Insert images and illustrations directly into your posts or pages with ease with seamless Dreamstime account integration</li>
<li>Works with both Block Editor and Classic Editor</li>
<li>100% safe, model-released images</li>
<li>Image attribution automatically added</li>
<li>Earn 10% referral commissions with automatically generated referral links</li>
<li>Thousands of free stock photos and public domain (CC0) images available</li>
<li>REST API endpoints for advanced integrations</li>
</ul>

Dreamstime Stock Photos

no free images

Stock Photos by Dreamstime: Easily search and insert images into your posts and pages from Dreamstime's vast database of Free and Royalty-Free st …

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