Automatically watermark images as they are uploaded to the WordPress Media Library.
As of April 2026, Transparent Image Watermark is a WordPress image plugin with 100 active installations and a 2.3/5 rating from 11 reviews. It has been downloaded 65K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 3.3+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2011. Last updated 11 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Firelight Lightbox.
This plugin allows you to Automatically add a watermark to all images as they are uploaded to the WordPress Media Library.
The plugin uses PNG watermark images with transparency for precise control over the appearance of the watermarks.
This plugin also supports simple text watermarks with adjustable color, size and transparency.
The user friendly settings page allows for control over the appearance of your watermark.
The watermark preview feature allows for easy testing of the plugin settings.
The watermark size is controlled as a percentage of the target image, 50% means the watermark will be half the width of the target image.
Watermarks are now removable with the new backup system, any images watermarked while the new backup system is enabled are able to be restored to the original im…
| WordPress | 3.3+ requiredTested up to 4.1.42 |
| PHP | false+ required |
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