Description

Pexels connects WordPress to the public library of Pexels.com, adding a search tab within the Media Library to find free photos by keyword and import the chosen image directly into the site’s media library. Designed for those who maintain blogs, portfolios, or editorial pages and need to illustrate posts without leaving the dashboard or downloading files manually from the browser before uploading.

Key Features of Pexels

  • Integrated panel search
    Adds a keyword search field within WordPress’ Media Library.
  • One-click import
    Downloads the selected image from Pexels and registers it in the site’s media library.
  • Free photo catalog
    Acesses Pexels.com’s public repository with a free license, including commercial use.
  • Grid preview
    Displays thumbnail results in a grid before the final selection.
  • Reuse in the editor
    Provides imported images for normal insertion in posts, pages, and blocks.

Benefits of Pexels

  • Faster publishing flow
    Eliminates the back-and-forth between browser, downloads, and manual upload in the dashboard.
  • Image banking savings
    Eliminates the need for paid subscription services when content accepts free photos.
  • Media centralization
    Keeps all images organized within the site’s own Media Library.
  • Less friction for editors
    Allows writers to illustrate posts without relying on a designer or administrator.

Who Should Use Pexels?

  • Those who maintain an editorial blog with frequent publishing and need support images for each post.
  • Individuals who create institutional pages and want to illustrate sections without hiring a paid stock photo service.
  • Content teams that need to standardize the source of photos used on the site.

How to Download Pexels

Pexels is available for download here on Ultrapack. After downloading the .zip file, install it via Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin, select the file and activate it. Once activated, the new search tab appears within WordPress’ Media Library, ready for immediate use.

By reducing the cycle of searching, downloading, and uploading photos to a single step within the dashboard, Pexels shortens the time spent preparing visual assets for each publication. It is a practical addition for sites that thrive on illustrated content and rely on free images as the basis of their graphic material, keeping the editorial flow focused in one place.

Frequently asked questions

Is Pexels – Import Free Stock Images into WordPress GPL-licensed?

Yes. Pexels – Import Free Stock Images into WordPress is distributed under the GPL (GNU General Public License). You may legally use, modify and redistribute it on as many sites as you want.

Can I use Pexels – Import Free Stock Images into WordPress on multiple sites?

Yes. You can install Pexels – Import Free Stock Images into WordPress on as many sites as you want. Only automatic updates through Ultrapack Auto Updater have a limit: from 3 to 80 sites, depending on the plan.

How much does Pexels – Import Free Stock Images into WordPress cost at Ultrapack?

Pexels – Import Free Stock Images into WordPress costs US$2.99 as a single purchase, and it is also included in the subscription plans starting at US$12/mo (VIP I).

Does Pexels – Import Free Stock Images into WordPress include updates?

Yes. The current version of Pexels – Import Free Stock Images into WordPress is 1.0.0, published at Ultrapack on Aug 24, 2021. Subscribers update straight from the WordPress dashboard with UAU (Ultrapack Auto Updater).

Is Pexels – Import Free Stock Images into WordPress scanned before publication?

Yes. Every version of Pexels – Import Free Stock Images into WordPress goes through a malware scan (ClamAV and YARA rules, at UltraHub) before it is published.