MyWebsiteAdvisor

ChrisHurst

This plugin allows you to Automatically add a watermark to all images as they are viewed on your WordPress Website. 
Watermarks are not permenant, original images are not edited. 
The plugin maintains a cached copy of the watermarked image, which can be cleared and regenerated at any time!
The plugin uses PNG watermark images with transparency for precise control over the appearance of the watermarks. 
This plugin also supports simple text watermarks with adjustable color, size and transparency. 
The user friendly settings page allows for control over the appearance of your watermark. 
The watermark preview feature allows for easy testing of the plugin settings. 
The watermark size is controlled as a percentage of the target image, 50% means the watermark will be half the width of the target image.
This plugin needs to add to your .htaccess file, and will not work if you do not have a .htaccess file or mod_rewrite.
NOTE: 
This plugin may have a slight impact on the performance of your web server, use of the Included Basic Caching System is Highly Recommended! 
The premium version of this plugin also includes an Advanced Cache System which performs nearly identical to when the plugin is disabled.
<a href="http://MyWebsiteAdvisor.com/tools/wordpress-plugins/simple-watermark/" rel="nofollow ugc">Upgrade to Simple Watermark Ultra</a> for advanced 
watermark features including:
<ul>
<li>Improved Performance with Advanced Cache</li>
<li>Fully Adjustable Image Watermark Position</li>
<li>Fully Adjustable Text Watermark Position</li>
<li>Adjustable JPEG Image Output Quality</li>
<li>Highest Quality Watermarks using Image Re-sampling rather than Re-sizing</li>
<li>Lifetime Priority Support and Update License</li>
</ul>
Developer Website: http://MyWebsiteAdvisor.com/
Plugin Support: http://MyWebsiteAdvisor.com/support/
Plugin Page: http://MyWebsiteAdvisor.com/tools/wordpress-plugins/simple-watermark/
Requirements:
<ul>
<li>PHP v5.0+</li>
<li>WordPress v3.3+</li>
<li>GD extension for PHP</li>
<li>FreeType extension for PHP</li>
<li>.htaccess file and mod_rewrite</li>
</ul>
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Simple Watermark

Automatically watermark images as they are viewed

MantraBrain

Ultimate Watermark is the most comprehensive WordPress image watermarking plugin available. This professional-grade solution automatically adds watermarks to images as they are uploaded to your WordPress media library, protecting your valuable content from unauthorized use.
🔒 Protect Your Images with Professional Watermarking
Built with both GD and ImageMagick support, Ultimate Watermark offers enterprise-level watermarking capabilities with extensive customization options. Whether you’re a photographer protecting your portfolio, an e-commerce store branding product images, or a content creator safeguarding your work, this plugin provides the tools you need.
🎯 Perfect for: 
* Professional photographers and studios 
* E-commerce websites and online stores 
* Content creators and bloggers 
* Corporate websites and portfolios 
* Digital artists and designers 
* Media companies and publishers
<h4>🎯 Key Features & Benefits</h4>
🖼️ Advanced Image Watermarking System 
* Automatic Watermark Application – Watermarks are applied instantly when images are uploaded 
* Bulk Watermark Operations – Process existing images in your media library with bulk actions 
* Frontend Watermarking – Support for user-uploaded images on the frontend 
* Multi-Size Targeting – Watermark specific image sizes (thumbnail, medium, large, custom) 
* Custom Post Type Support – Apply watermarks only to specific post types
⚙️ Professional Configuration Options 
* Watermark Image Management – Upload and manage multiple watermark images 
* Flexible Size Control – Choose from Original size, Custom dimensions, or Scaled percentage (1-100%) 
* Transparency Control – Adjust opacity from 0% (invisible) to 100% (fully visible) 
* Quality Optimization – Configure output image quality (1-100%) for optimal file sizes 
* Format Selection – Choose between Baseline or Progressive JPEG for better compatibility
📍 Precise Watermark Positioning 
* 9-Position Grid System – Top/Middle/Bottom × Left/Center/Right alignment options 
* Advanced Offset Controls – X and Y positioning with pixel or percentage units 
* Professional Results – Pixel-perfect positioning for brand consistency
🛡️ Comprehensive Image Protection 
* Right-Click Disable – Prevent image downloading through right-click 
* Drag & Drop Prevention – Stop users from dragging images to their desktop 
* User-Level Protection – Optional protection settings for logged-in users 
* Enhanced Security – Multiple layers of image protection
💾 Smart Backup & Recovery System 
* Automatic Backup Creation – Original images are safely backed up before watermarking 
* Configurable Backup Quality – Set backup image quality to balance file size and preservation 
* Safe Watermark Removal – Restore original images by removing watermarks 
* Data Integrity – Maintain image quality and metadata throughout the process
🔧 Technical Excellence & Performance 
* Dual Library Support – Works with both GD and ImageMagick for maximum compatibility 
* Metadata Preservation – Maintains EXIF and IPTC data for professional workflows 
* Memory Optimization – Efficient processing for large image libraries 
* WordPress 6.4 Ready – Fully compatible with the latest WordPress version 
* GPLv3 License – Open source with WordPress compatibility
<h4>🚀 Quick Setup</h4>
<ol>
<li>Install & Activate the plugin</li>
<li>Upload Watermark Image in Watermark Image settings</li>
<li>Enable Automatic Watermarking in General Settings</li>
<li>Select Target Image Sizes (avoid full size unless necessary)</li>
<li>Configure Position & Settings as needed</li>
</ol>
<h4>📋 Detailed Features</h4>
General Settings 
* Toggle automatic watermarking for new uploads 
* Enable manual watermarking for media library 
* Select specific image sizes for watermarking 
* Target custom post types 
* Enable frontend watermarking
Watermark Image Settings 
* Upload and manage watermark images 
* Size control: Original, Custom (X/Y pixels), or Scaled (1-100%) 
* Transparency adjustment (0-100%) 
* Output quality control (1-100%) 
* Image format selection (Baseline/Progressive)
Position Settings 
* 9-position alignment grid 
* X and Y offset values 
* Offset units (pixels or percentages) 
* Precise positioning control
Protection & Backup 
* Right-click disable option 
* Drag and drop prevention 
* Logged-in user protection toggle 
* Automatic backup creation 
* Backup quality settings
<h4>🎨 Use Cases</h4>
<ul>
<li>Photography Websites: Protect professional images</li>
<li>E-commerce: Brand product images</li>
<li>Portfolio Sites: Add copyright protection</li>
<li>Blogs: Prevent image theft</li>
<li>Corporate Sites: Maintain brand consistency</li>
</ul>
<h4>🔧 Technical Requirements</h4>
<ul>
<li>WordPress 5.0 or higher</li>
<li>PHP GD extension OR ImageMagick</li>
<li>Sufficient server memory for image processing</li>
<li>Write permissions for upload directory</li>
</ul>

Ultimate Watermark – Advanced Image Watermarking

Automatically add professional watermarks to your images with advanced positioning, protection features, and backup capabilities.

Simple Watermark vs Ultimate Watermark – Advanced Image Watermarking