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PicDefense.io

PicDefense.io – Your Guard Against Image Copyright Infringement

by PicDefense.io · WordPress.org page · Website

v1.1.6 Tested up to WP 7.0.4 PHP 7.3+

PicDefense.io has 100+ active installs on WordPress.org and 3,996 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on August 21, 2026, tested up to WordPress 7.0.4.

PicDefense.io at a glance

Active installs
100+
Total downloads
3,996
Downloads, last 30 days
available after 30 days of tracking
30-day growth
tracking since September 4, 2026

Is PicDefense.io well maintained?

Support threads resolved
No open threads
nothing waiting on the WordPress.org forum
WordPress compatibility
Behind
tested up to WordPress 7.0.4, not yet with the current 7.1

PicDefense.io reviews and ratings

3 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.

2.7 out of 5

3 reviews

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  • Won't even activate

    Such a great idea--but I can't even activate the plugin once it's downloaded. The connection times out... and times out... and times out. Lovely premise, poor execution.

  • Making Image Copyright Compliance More Manageable

    PicDefense's WordPress plugin has been an absolute timesaver. As the owner of a WordPress blog and someone who frequently uses third-party content creators, image copyright has always been a major concern. After receiving a copyright demand letter and having to pay a hefty penalty for a single image, I knew I needed to check the rest of my site. I'm just a small blog owner. That's when I found PicDefense. Its ability to thoroughly scan my website - which hosts thousands and thousands of images - was a game-changer. The task of manually checking each image would have been impossible for me to do, but PicDefense flagged the images that could potentially cause issues. Does it catch everything? Probably not, but nothing can. I can rest easy knowing at least I did my part in scanning my site. The plugin also allows me to whitelist the images I have licenses for, which is a huge timesaver for future scans. I wholeheartedly recommend PicDefense. It's a must-have for any WordPress owner who wants to manage image copyright compliance more efficiently. A solid 10/10 from me!

    zipVIN.com
  • Nice idea - Doesn't flag copyright images

    I set up this service, purchased credits, and conducted tests. During the testing phase, I uploaded several images to my media that were known to be copyrighted and flagged on other websites. However, the service incorrectly labeled these images as having a 'low risk' of copyright infringement. Although the concept is promising, the service's inability to accurately detect images that should not be published on a site significantly diminishes its value.

    amplitudecycles

Details

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

The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.

Tags

  • copyright
  • images
  • picdefense
  • replacement
  • watermark
Version
1.1.6
Last updated
Aug 21, 2026
First published
Mar 29, 2023
Requires WordPress
6.0.2
Tested up to
7.0.4
Requires PHP
7.3
Pricing
Free on WordPress.org

PicDefense.io FAQ

How many active installs does PicDefense.io have?

WordPress.org reports 100+ active installs for PicDefense.io as of September 7, 2026.

Is PicDefense.io still maintained?

Yes. The last release was on August 21, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 7.0.4.

Is PicDefense.io free?

PicDefense.io is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.