Pixabay Media Downloader
Import royalty-free images, photos and videos from Pixabay to your Media Library.
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Actively maintained • Last updated 24 days ago • 1 reviews
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Likely maintained (last update 24 days ago).
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Description
Import royalty-free images and photos from Pixabay to your Media Library.
Easily search through millions of high-quality, royalty-free photos, illustrations, vector graphics and videos using keywords.
Preview images, select the ones you love, and import them instantly into your Media Library with just one click.
Say goodbye to manual downloads and uploads.
Installation
WordPress Admin Method
- Go to you administration area in WordPress
Plugins > Add - Look for
Media Downloader(use search form) - Click on Install and activate the plugin
FTP Method
- Upload the
pixabay-media-downloaderfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Activate the ‘Pixabay Media Downloader’ plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
- Navigate to ‘Settings’ -> ‘Pixabay Downloader’ to enter your Pixabay API key.
- Go to ‘Media’ -> ‘Pixabay Downloader’ to start searching and downloading images.
Frequently Asked Questions
A: You can obtain a free Pixabay API key by signing up for an account at https://pixabay.com/api/docs/ and following their API documentation.
A: This plugin downloads the large web size images and medium resolution videos provided by the Pixabay API.
A: Yes, Pixabay content is generally free for commercial use. However, always refer to the Pixabay license terms for the most accurate and up-to-date information: https://pixabay.com/service/license/
A: The plugin downloads videos in MP4 format, which is compatible with WordPress.
A: Yes, the plugin supports internationalization and can be translated into other languages. Translation files can be added to the /languages directory. The plugin uses the text domain pixabay-media-downloader for translations. If you’d like to contribute a translation, you can create .po and .mo files following the existing language file structure.
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2.3
– Enhanced video metadata: Videos now store additional metadata including dimensions, views, and likes from Pixabay.
– Improved file handling: Better filename generation and collision avoidance when downloading media.
– Code optimization: Improved sanitization and security measures throughout the plugin.
– Updated dependencies: Ensured compatibility with latest WordPress versions up to 6.9.
2.2
– Fixed API key test notifications to properly display success and error messages.
2.1
– Added video and image type search parameters.
– Added a “Safe Search” setting, active by default.
2.0
– Added video download support: Now download royalty-free videos alongside images.
– Video preview functionality: Click thumbnails to preview videos before downloading.
1.5
– API Key Validation: Added a “Test Connection” button on the settings page to verify that the entered API key is valid and working, providing immediate feedback to the user.
1.4
– Fixed notice message: Now using wp_kses_post().
– Improved readme.txt with better plugin description.
1.3
– Corrected Typos
1.2
– Added orientation filters (horizontal, vertical, any) to the search form.
– Added picture size filters (minimum width and height) to refine search results.
– Enhanced filename generation to include sanitized search queries and unique image IDs.
– Improved responsive design for better usability on various devices.
1.1
– Enhanced filename generation to include sanitized search queries and unique image IDs.
– Improved error handling and user feedback mechanisms.
– Updated UI for better accessibility and responsiveness.
1.0
– Initial release.