Photo Protect
Adds an invisible layer over your images to protect them from copying.
2.3(6 reviews)
·200 active installs·Updated 7 years agoAs of April 2026, Photo Protect is a WordPress image plugin with 200 active installations and a 2.3/5 rating from 6 reviews. It has been downloaded 10K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 3.0.1+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2013. Last updated 7 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Firelight Lightbox.
2.3/56 reviews
200active installs
10K+total downloads
13 yearssince 2013
Overview
Photo Protect adds an invisible layer over your post images to protect them from copying.
Visitors trying to save an image will get a blank image instead of your photo.
Here is why you should download it:
- Protects your images. 9 out of 10 visitors won’t be able to download and copy your images.
- Works in every modern browser. No plugins required!
- Has no dependencies. Correctly works with every framework your theme may have jQuery, MooTools, ExtJS, GWT, etc.
- Supports responsive themes. Applies protection in a way both theme and protection layer continue to function properly. Even if your visitor resizes her browser.
- Works on smartphones.
Ratings & Reviews
2.36 reviews
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Compatibility
| WordPress | 3.0.1+ requiredTested up to 4.9.29 |
| PHP | false+ required |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Changelog
1.1
- Protects post and featured images
- Disables links on the attachment pages
- Updates compatibility tag
Contributors
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