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Instant AI Image Generator – Create & Import Images

Name: Instant AI Image Generator – Create & Import Images
Rating: 2.3 (2 reviews)
Author: bdthemes

Search millions of stock photos, generate AI images with OpenAI & Gemini, browse GIFs, and import directly to your Media Library.

Instant AI Image Generator ranks #7,197 among WordPress.org plugins with 900+ active installations, is #852 of 6,303 in the Media category, a 2.3/5 rating from 2 reviews, and was last updated Aug 16, 2026. Data from WordPress.org, refreshed twice daily — see methodology.

Tested up to WP 7 (Current: 7.1)

v2.2.0 Current Version v2.2.0

Updated 1 month ago Last Update on 16 Aug, 2026

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#852 of 6,303 in Media Top 10% by installs Downloads +16.3% this week

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46%

Review 2.3 out of 5

2.3 (2 reviews)

Next Milestone 1K

Total Progress 67%

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Security History

Source: WPVulnerability

2 known vulnerabilities on record · 2 in the last 24 months · checked 1 month ago

Jul 8, 2026

Instant AI Image Generator – Create & Import Images [ai-image] < 2.1.5

CVE-2026-57413 · Fixed in v2.1.5
Nov 11, 2024

Instant AI Image Generator – Create & Import Images [ai-image] < 1.5.3

CVE-2024-52377 · Fixed in v1.5.3

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Plugin Details

Version: 2.2.0
Last Updated: Aug 16, 2026
Requires WP: 5.0+
Tested Up To: 7
PHP Version: 7.0 or higher
Author: bdthemes

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Rating: ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ 2.3
Reviews: 2
Support Threads: 0
Resolved: 0%

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TL;DR

AI summary of the plugin's readme

This plugin is for bloggers, agencies, WooCommerce store owners, and content creators who need images for WordPress content. It solves the problem of manually searching, downloading, and re-uploading images by letting users search stock photo and GIF sources or generate AI images and import them directly into the Media Library.

Global search across multiple providers
AI image generation with OpenAI and Gemini
One-click import to Media Library
WordPress Media Modal integration
Automatic image metadata (alt text, caption, attribution)
Advanced per-provider filtering
Batch selection and import
Favorites and search history

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Instant AI Image Generator – Create & Import Images

Not for all sources! Wikimedia Commons and Openverse need no key at all. Pexels, Pixabay, Unsplash and Giphy ship with a shared BdThemes key, so they work out of the box — you can replace it with your own key at any time in AI Image → Dashboard → Image Sources. Only the AI generators, OpenAI (GPT Image) and Google Gemini, require you to add your own API key. All API keys are free to obtain from their respective developer portals.

Yes! All images from Pixabay and Pexels are released under their respective free licenses that allow commercial use without attribution (though attribution is appreciated). Unsplash images are free for commercial and non-commercial use. Openverse images carry Creative Commons licenses — check individual image licenses before commercial use. Giphy GIFs are subject to Giphy's terms of service. AI-generated images (OpenAI/Gemini) are subject to the respective AI provider's usage policies.

When the plugin is active and the "Media Modal" setting is enabled (it's ON by default), an "Instant Images" tab automatically appears in the WordPress media selector popup. This is the same popup that appears when you click "Add Media" in the classic editor, "Set Featured Image," or use any media selection button. You can search and import images directly from this popup without leaving the page you're editing.

When you click "Import," the plugin downloads the image from the source and uploads it directly to your WordPress Media Library. The image is saved in your /wp-uploads/ folder just like any manually uploaded image. Depending on your settings, the plugin can automatically set the Alternative Text (for SEO), Title, and Caption (with author attribution like "Photo by John Doe"). The filename is generated from the image title for clean, SEO-friendly URLs.

Absolutely! In AI Image → Dashboard → General Settings, you'll find three toggle switches under "Image Metadata on Import": Alternative Text — When ON, automatically sets the image's source title as the WordPress Alt Text (great for SEO and accessibility) Image Title — When ON, sets the source title as the WordPress attachment title Image Attribution — When ON, adds "Photo by [Author Name]" as the image caption Each toggle works independently, so you can enable or disable any combination you prefer.

Global Search is a powerful feature that searches all your enabled image providers simultaneously. When you type a keyword in the Global Search tab, the plugin sends requests to Pexels, Pixabay, Unsplash, Openverse, and Giphy at the same time and combines the results into a single masonry grid. Each image shows a provider badge so you know where it came from. If you disable a provider in your Dashboard settings, it's automatically excluded from Global Search results.

First, add your API key in AI Image → Dashboard → Image Sources (for OpenAI or Gemini). Then navigate to the Image Generator page and click the OpenAI or Gemini tab. Enter a descriptive text prompt (e.g., "A serene mountain lake at sunset with reflections") and click Generate. For Gemini, you can also choose the image size (512px, 1024px, or 2048px) and number of images (1-4). Generated images can be imported to your Media Library with one click, just like stock photos.

Yes! Go to AI Image → Dashboard → Image Sources. You'll see all your providers listed as cards with drag handles. Simply drag and drop the cards to rearrange them, or use the up/down arrow buttons for precise positioning. The order you set here is reflected in the Image Generator page tabs. You can also enable or disable the Global Search tab separately with its own toggle at the top of the section. Click "Save Settings" to persist your changes.

To improve page performance and reduce visual clutter, Giphy GIFs are displayed as still thumbnails by default. When you hover your mouse over a GIF, it comes alive and starts animating. A small "GIF" badge with a play icon appears on each GIF card so you can easily identify animated content. In the full-size preview modal, GIFs always play at their full animation. This feature helps keep the gallery fast and responsive even when browsing hundreds of GIFs.

No. The plugin only loads its assets (JavaScript and CSS) on admin pages where they're needed — the Dashboard settings page, the Image Generator page, and admin pages where the WordPress Media Modal is available. It adds zero frontend code to your public-facing website. Your visitors will never notice the plugin is installed. The React-based interface is optimized for performance with lazy loading, debounced search, and efficient image rendering.