mdburnette

<p>My WP Photos lets you display WordPress Photo Directory images on your site using either:<br />
– the <code>[wp_photo_directory]</code> shortcode, or<br />
– the <strong>WP Photos Gallery</strong> block in the block editor.</p>
<p>Both the shortcode and block support the same settings:<br />
– <code>username</code>: wordpress.org username (required unless set as plugin default)<br />
– <code>count</code>: number of photos to display (any positive number)<br />
– <code>columns</code>: number of columns (1-6)<br />
– <code>aspect</code>: image aspect ratio. options: <code>square</code>, <code>landscape</code>, <code>portrait</code><br />
– <code>size</code>: photo size from the directory. options: <code>medium</code>, <code>large</code>, <code>thumbnail</code>, <code>medium_large</code>, <code>1536x1536</code>, <code>2048x2048</code>, <code>full</code><br />
– <code>random</code>: set to <code>true</code> to randomize photo selection (not only most recent photos)<br />
– <code>show_caption</code>: set to <code>true</code> to show each image caption/content below the image<br />
– <code>show_exif</code>: set to <code>true</code> to show camera EXIF metadata below each image</p>
<p>Example shortcode:<br />
    [wp_photo_directory username=”mdburnette” count=”24″ columns=”4″ aspect=”landscape” size=”large” random=”true” show_caption=”true” show_exif=”true”]</p>
<h3>Default Settings</h3>
<p>Admins can configure plugin defaults at <strong>Settings > My WP Photos</strong>. These defaults are used when shortcode/block attributes are not explicitly provided.</p>
<p>Editors can override any default at the shortcode or block level.</p>
<h3>WordPress Photo Directory</h3>
<p>This plugin uses the REST API provided by the WordPress Photo Directory to determine the author ID from the username and load the corresponding photo list. The directory can also be visited at https://wordpress.org/photos.</p>
<p>All photos are CC0 licensed. No rights are reserved, so you are free to use the photos anywhere, for any purpose, without the need for attribution.</p>
<p>Learn more at https://wordpress.org/photos/faq/</p>
<h3>Accessibility and Performance</h3>
<ul>
<li>Uses semantic list markup for gallery items.</li>
<li>Includes alt text fallbacks, lazy loading, and async image decoding.</li>
<li>Caches author lookups and photo API responses with transients.</li>
<li>Supports paginated requests so larger <code>count</code> values can exceed 100 photos.</li>
<li>Includes responsive column scaling so configured columns reduce on smaller screens.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Internationalization</h3>
<ul>
<li>Includes <code>Text Domain</code> and <code>Domain Path</code> metadata.</li>
<li>Includes a translation template at <code>languages/my-wp-photos.pot</code>.</li>
</ul>


My WP Photos


Given that this is pulling data from an enormous pool, it's surprisingly fast. I really like that you can choose things like columns, count, size, etc.  Also really happy that it has both a block and a shortcode.  Well done!


Fast, resonsive, and featureful

Display your WordPress Photo Directory photos as a shortcode or Gutenberg block gallery.

Kevin Batdorf

<p>Unlimited Photos is a Gutenberg block plugin that integrates into the core image block, providing a way to view, search, and import over 3 million free-to-use* photos, images, and digital art.</p>
<p>To use it, when adding a block, search for ‘unlimited photos’ or add an image block and press the blue camera icon.</p>
<p>NEW: Search for images from the media tab (WordPress 6.3+).</p>
<p>Looking for that stock photo that perfectly matches your recipe, blog post, or news article? Or the perfect current event pic that describes exactly the intensity your story conveys? Writing a blog post for your business? Unlimited photos has exactly what you are looking for, for free*.</p>
<p>Search AI-generated images built from platforms like stable diffusion, Dall-E, Midjourney, and more.</p>
<ul>
<li>See the FAQ section for specific license info. AI-generated images are free for personal use but may require a license for commercial use.</li>
</ul>
<h4>More info</h4>
<ul>
<li>Follow <a href="https://twitter.com/kevinbatdorf" rel="nofollow ugc">@kevinbatdorf</a> on Twitter</li>
<li>View on <a href="https://github.com/KevinBatdorf/unsplash-block-plugin" rel="nofollow ugc">GitHub</a></li>
</ul>
<h4>Features</h4>
<ul>
<li>Search millions of photos, AI-generated images, textures, wallpapers, and more.</li>
<li>Always view the latest photos</li>
<li>Your search is saved so you can always pick up where you left off.</li>
<li>Import photos right into the core image block (and the media library too)</li>
<li>Search anything, or select from a predefined list</li>
<li>No lock-in, delete at any time and nothing changes</li>
</ul>
<h4>Note</h4>
<ul>
<li>Image search uses the Unsplash AI at unsplash.com</li>
<li>AI search uses the Lexica API at lexica.com</li>
</ul>
<h4>Terms of Use & Privacy</h4>
<p>While using this plugin you will interact with an API at <a href="https://unsplash-api-search.vercel.app/" rel="nofollow ugc">unsplash-api-search.vercel.app</a> that returns images based on your search terms. Referral information (IP address, domain, and the content being requested) is sent to the server. No additional information is tracked.</p>
<p>You may audit the server code at its <a href="https://github.com/KevinBatdorf/unsplash-api" rel="nofollow ugc">GitHub repository</a>.</p>
<p>The server is hosted on <a href="https://vercel.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">Vercel</a>, and by connecting to their servers, you also agree to their <a href="https://vercel.com/legal/privacy-policy" rel="nofollow ugc">privacy policy</a> and <a href="https://vercel.com/legal/terms" rel="nofollow ugc">terms</a> as well.</p>
<p><a href="https://unsplash-api-search.vercel.app/terms.html" rel="nofollow ugc">General API terms</a></p>


Unlimited Photos – Unsplash and Lexica images

Search from millions of stock photos, AI-generated imagry, textures, wallpapers, and more.

My WP Photos vs Unlimited Photos – Unsplash and Lexica images