Saves hours spent switching tabs to download and upload stock photos.
free stock image plugin for WordPress
Stock Images Inside WordPress
Search trusted stock sources inside the WordPress Media Library and import only the image you select.
Target Audience
Content authors, guest contributors, and editorial managers sourcing graphics.
Expected Outcomes
Measure the impact of this workflow.
Ensure proper licensing compliance by importing photographer credit meta.
Prevent uploads bloat by choosing size and compression levels before import.
Common problems
What this workflow helps you fix.
Content writers waste hours switching between stock websites and the WordPress dashboard
Sourced assets lose photographer attribution, URL sources, and license parameters
Direct hotlinking from external sites exposes the blog to broken image links and legal risks
The Media Library fills up with high-resolution stock downloads that are never published
A practical Cyphex workflow
- Open the Cyphex Hunt tab directly inside the WordPress Media Library interface.
- Search Pexels, Pixabay, and Openverse using the built-in free Stock Proxy.
- Review image dimensions, tags, photographer credits, and licensing details.
- Select target size and format options and sideload the asset directly to your server.
Eligibility matters: local features use WordPress server capabilities. External AI remains optional and follows the provider account you configure.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need personal API keys for stock search?
No. Cyphex includes a secure stock proxy for Pexels and Pixabay out of the box, though you can configure your own keys optionally.
Who is legally responsible for image licensing?
Attribution meta is saved with the attachment, but the site editor is responsible for reviewing and following provider licenses.
Does it support Unsplash?
Yes. Openverse, Pexels, and Pixabay work natively. Unsplash can be added by configuring your own developer client ID in the settings.
Free and open source
Start your stock images inside wordpress workflow.
Install the free plugin, scan your library, and use only the tools your site supports.