by PicDefense.io 2.7 (3 reviews)

PicDefense.io – Your Guard Against Image Copyright Infringement

Name: PicDefense.io – Your Guard Against Image Copyright Infringement
Rating: 2.7 (3 reviews)
Author: PicDefense.io

Compile list of images on your Wordpress site and submit to PicDefense.io for copyright risk analysis.

PicDefense.io ranks #13,326 among WordPress.org plugins with 100+ active installations, is #1,392 of 6,352 in the Media category, a 2.7/5 rating from 3 reviews, and was last updated Aug 21, 2026. Data from WordPress.org, refreshed twice daily — see methodology.

Tested up to WP 7.0.6 (Current: 7.1.2)

v1.1.6 Current Version v1.1.6

Updated 1 month ago Last Update on 21 Aug, 2026

Refreshed 10 hours ago Last Refreshed on

#1,392 of 6,352 in Media Top 25% by installs Downloads -32.8% this week

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#13,326

+24 this week

Active Installs

100+

-48.7%

KW Avg Position

54.8

1.5 worse

Downloads

4.1K

+2 today

Support Resolved

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Rating

54%

Review 2.7 out of 5

2.7 (3 reviews)

Next Milestone 200

Total Progress 86%

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Plugin Details

Version: 1.1.6
Last Updated: Aug 21, 2026
Requires WP: 6.0.2+
Tested Up To: 7.0.6
PHP Version: 7.3 or higher
Author: PicDefense.io

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Rating: ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ 2.7
Reviews: 3
Support Threads: 0
Resolved: 0%

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TL;DR

AI summary of the plugin's readme

This plugin is for WordPress site owners who are worried about copyright issues with images used on their site. It scans site images, submits them to PicDefense.io for copyright risk analysis, and lets users replace high-risk images with free stock photos.

Scans site images
Submits images to PicDefense.io
Copyright risk assessment
Replace high-risk images
Pexels stock photo integration
Links site to PicDefense.io account

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PicDefense.io – Your Guard Against Image Copyright Infringement

PicDefense.io is designed to protect your website from potential copyright issues by scanning all of the images on your website and alerting you to any that may be at risk for copyright infringement.

Yes, this plugin integrates with the following third-party service: Image Processing Service: This service processes all images uploaded to your WordPress site. It provides feature to replace the high-risk one with, ensuring a smooth and hassle-free replacement.

The plugin shares the following data with the Image Processing Service: Images: All images uploaded to your WordPress site are sent to the third-party service for processing. This includes image metadata such as file name, size, and format.

The plugin ensures user data is protected by following these measures: Encryption: All data transmitted between your site and the third-party service is encrypted using SSL. Anonymization: Personal information related to the images is anonymized where possible to protect user privacy. Data Retention: The third-party service retains processed images for a limited time, after which they are deleted from their servers.

The plugin requires the following permissions to function correctly: Upload Files: The plugin needs permission to upload and retrieve images from your WordPress site. Manage Options: The plugin requires access to manage its settings within the WordPress admin panel.

You can review the terms and privacy policy of the Image Processing Service at the following links: - Terms of Service: Image Processing Service Terms - Privacy Policy: Image Processing Service Privacy Policy

No, not always. Even if a copyright is not immediately apparent, it does not mean the image is free to use without restrictions. There may be other ownership rights that could still put you at risk.

Usually, the report is generated within a few minutes, depending on the number of images involved in your check. Your dashboard will display the current status of your check.

Absolutely! Each image that PicDefense.io checks goes through a reverse image search. We provide details such as size dimensions, a list of backlinking websites that contain the image, similarity score, as well as our unique PicRisk Score.

The term "royalty-free" is often misunderstood. It does not mean that an image is free to use without restrictions. Instead, it means that the user does not have to pay a royalty or license fee for each use of the image. However, royalty-free images may still have terms of use, and the user may need to pay a one-time fee to use the image.