Compile list of images on your WordPress site and submit to PicDefense.io for copyright risk analysis.
Has a copyright enforcer served you with a demand letter for an image you used on your site? Are you concerned about potential copyright risks associated with your current images? PicDefense.io is your ultimate solution.
Our WordPress plugin doesn’t just do a reverse image search; it acts as your shield against potential copyright infringement. It scans your website’s images, assesses their copyright risk and now, with our new feature, allows you to replace any high-risk images with free stock photography from Pexels.
After installing this plugin, it will gather a list of image links from your wordpress site and send them to us (PicDefense.io) via our custom API endpoints. Follow the instructions to create your account and link your WordPress site with your PicDefense.io account. Then, let us do the rest.
Screenshots
Initial installation of plugin without user ID or API key. This is what your plugin settings will look like if you've never installed or added settings to the plugin.
User ID / API Keys entered and the 'Save Settings' button clicked. This shows the credentials saved, but have been tested.
'Test connection to PicDefense' button was clicked and this shows the connection was successful. Account credits from PicDefense.io are shown here, as well as number of images found in WordPress. Also, is a 'Scan for New Images' button in case you add images later and need to submit a new list.
After Submit ... Images to PicDefense button is clicked, this confirmation appears. It includes a link to the Dashboard, where you will further manage your job/request submission.
When clicking the 'Replace' button on your risk report you will see a popup to choose a relevant image from Pexels to replace the high-risk image with.
Why should I use PicDefense?
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.
If an Image is not Copyrighted, am I free to use it in any way?
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.
How quickly will I receive my report?
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.
Can PicDefense perform a Reverse Image Search on my images?
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.
Aren’t the Images I Use “Royalty-Free” – does that mean they’re free to use?
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.
What does the ‘Replace Image’ feature do?
Our new feature allows you to replace high-risk images on your WordPress website easily with free stock images from Pexels. After a scan, you will find a ‘Replace Image’ button next to each high-risk image. Upon clicking, a window will pop up, presenting related images from Pexels. You can choose the image you’d like to replace the high-risk one with, ensuring a smooth and hassle-free replacement.
Where can I find more documentation?
For more detailed instructions and features, please visit our documentation at https://picdefense.io/docs/.
Remember, prevention is better than cure. Don’t wait for a demand letter to hit your mailbox. Make PicDefense.io your first line of defense against image copyright infringement today.
ChangeLog
1.1.1
- Enhancement – image data gathering and submission to PicDefense.io are now background process. WP_CRON/wp_scheduler is required and used to schedule the necessary background processes.
- Added – error logging to plugin directory for troubleshooting purposes
1.1.0
- Added – version checking on plugin activation, job submissions, and save settings
- Added – API endpoints to enable ‘Replace’ image functionality based on PicDefense.io risk reports
1.0.0
