#853 by installs

Image Watermark

by dFactoryVersion 2.0.16

Apply image or text watermarks to new uploads and existing Media Library images.

View on WordPress.org Plugin website Support forum

Active installs: 40,000+; #853 of 1,000
Downloads, all time: 1.3M; 1,266,041
Downloads, 30 days: 25.2K; 4.1K in the last 7
Rating: 4.2 / 5; 298 reviews
Last updated: 11 days ago; Oct 20, 2026
Version: 2.0.16; 59 releases

Upkeep and compatibility

Last updated	October 20, 2026Updated in the last 3 months
Tested up to	WordPress 7.1.4Covers WordPress 7.1.4, the current release
Needs WordPress	6.3 or newer
Needs PHP	7.3 or newer
First published	April 6, 2013
Support, last two months	3 of 6 threads resolved (50%)

Reviews

4.2 / 5 from 298 reviews

Reviews by star rating
5 stars		223
4 stars		8
3 stars		13
2 stars		11
1 star		43

Downloads, last 30 days

Low 183 a dayHigh 8.7K a day

What the author says it does

Enhance your WordPress site’s image security and branding. Image Watermark allows you to apply image or text overlays to new uploads and bulk process existing Media Library images with ease.

Key Features:

Watermark Types: Choose from image-based or text-based watermarks with full customization.
Flexible Application: Automatic watermarking on uploads, manual/bulk apply/remove via Media Library.
Advanced Customization: Position watermarks precisely, adjust sizes, opacity, and more.
Small Image Rules: Skip watermarking for images below configurable minimum width and height thresholds.
Backup & Restore: Optional backups support watermark removal when a validated clean backup is available.
Image Protection: Browser-side right-click, drag-and-drop, and developer-tools deterrents.
Status & Diagnostics: Review PHP, image engine, and backup-folder readiness from the built-in Status tab.
Technical Excellence: Supports JPEG, PNG, WebP; ImageMagick/GD engines; preserves metadata.

Perfect for photographers, bloggers, and businesses looking to safeguard their visual content.

For more information, check out the plugin page, documentation, or support forum.

Feature Breakdown:

Watermarking Types:

* Support for image-based watermarks (upload custom images as watermarks)

* Support for text-based watermarks (customizable fonts, colors, and sizes)

The opening of the plugin's own description. The full text, installation notes and changelog are on its WordPress.org page.

Questions the author answers

Can I remove a watermark later?

Yes. Watermark removal restores the original file from a validated clean plugin backup. Keep backup creation enabled before applying watermarks if you want removal to remain available later. Existing valid backups remain usable even if new backup creation is later disabled.

Which image formats and libraries are supported?

Image Watermark supports JPEG, PNG, and WebP uploads. The server needs either ImageMagick or GD available, and the Status tab shows which engine is active.

Can I skip very small images?

Yes. Enable the small-image threshold option in the Watermark settings and set a minimum width and/or height. Images below the configured limit are skipped.

Does frontend image protection fully secure my images?

No. The right-click, drag-and-drop, and developer-tools protections are browser-side deterrents. They help discourage casual copying but should not be treated as absolute protection.

Latest changelog entry

2.0.16

Fix: Distinguish missing backups from invalid or inaccessible backup paths
Tweak: Speed up Media Library watermark controls by avoiding full backup image decoding

Screenshots

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Tagged

image
images
protection
watermark
watermarking

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Where this page's numbers come from

Read from the WordPress.org plugin API on October 31, 2026, when WordPress 7.1.4 was the current release. WordPress.org rounds active installs into buckets. These are the directory's figures, not my verdict, and I haven't tested this plugin. The author takes donations at their donate page.