Title: BudgetPixel AI Images Author: BudgetPixel AI Published: September 13, 2026 Last modified: September 13, 2026 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/budgetpixel-ai-images/assets/banner-772x250.png?rev=3694298) ![](https://ps.w.org/budgetpixel-ai-images/assets/icon-256x256.png?rev=3694277) # BudgetPixel AI Images By [BudgetPixel AI](https://profiles.wordpress.org/budgetpixel/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/budgetpixel-ai-images.1.0.0.zip) * [Details](https://wordpress.org/plugins/budgetpixel-ai-images/#description) * [Reviews](https://wordpress.org/plugins/budgetpixel-ai-images/#reviews) * [Installation](https://wordpress.org/plugins/budgetpixel-ai-images/#installation) * [Development](https://wordpress.org/plugins/budgetpixel-ai-images/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/budgetpixel-ai-images/) ## Description BudgetPixel AI Images adds AI image generation to the block editor. One BudgetPixel API key gives you 25+ image models from different labs, the exact credit cost is shown before every generation, and a WP-CLI command fills the missing featured images across your archive in one priced, confirmed run. * **Featured images in one click.** A “BudgetPixel AI Image” panel in the post sidebar pre-fills a prompt from your title and excerpt. Edit it, pick a model, see the exact credit cost, generate, and set the result as the featured image or insert it into the post. * **25+ image models.** FLUX 2, Seedream 5.0, Nano Banana, GPT Image, Qwen-Image, Kling and more, priced per image. The live model list and prices come from your account. * **Cost before you spend.** Every generation shows its credit cost first. The plugin never spends credits without a click. * **Bulk-fill missing featured images.** `wp budgetpixel featured --missing --dry- run` lists every post without a featured image and the total cost; drop `--dry- run` to generate them. * **Sensible defaults.** Alt text defaults to the prompt. The model and prompt are stored as attachment meta so you can always see how an image was made. **A paid BudgetPixel plan is required.** The plugin is free and open source; images are billed in credits from your BudgetPixel account at the same prices as budgetpixel. com. Create an API key at [budgetpixel.com/developers](https://budgetpixel.com/developers). See what each model costs per image on the [AI generation price index](https://budgetpixel.com/data/ai-generation-price-index). Nothing is added to your public site unless you turn on the optional “Made with BudgetPixel” caption, which is off by default. ### External services This plugin connects to the BudgetPixel API at `https://api.budgetpixel.com` to generate images. It is a paid third-party service operated by BudgetPixel. * **What is sent:** your API key (in the request header), the prompt text, the chosen model and aspect ratio, and the plugin version with your site URL as the User-Agent. Nothing else about your site, posts or visitors is sent. * **When:** only when you click Generate in the editor, load the model list or credit balance in the plugin’s screens, use the Test connection button, or run the `wp budgetpixel` command. No background calls are made. * **Where the results go:** generated images are downloaded into your Media Library. Generation history also appears in your BudgetPixel account. Terms: [Developer API Terms](https://budgetpixel.com/developer-terms) · [Terms of Service](https://budgetpixel.com/terms)· [Privacy Policy](https://budgetpixel.com/privacy) ## Screenshots [⌊The BudgetPixel AI Image panel in the post sidebar, with the cost estimate.⌉⌊The BudgetPixel AI Image panel in the post sidebar, with the cost estimate.⌉[ The BudgetPixel AI Image panel in the post sidebar, with the cost estimate. [⌊Generated image with "Set as featured image" and "Insert into post".⌉⌊Generated image with "Set as featured image" and "Insert into post".⌉[ Generated image with “Set as featured image” and “Insert into post”. [⌊Settings screen.⌉⌊Settings screen.⌉[ Settings screen. ## Installation 1. Install and activate the plugin. 2. Create an API key at budgetpixel.com/developers (any paid plan). 3. Go to Settings BudgetPixel, paste the key, pick a default model and aspect ratio, and use “Test connection”. 4. Open a post; the “BudgetPixel AI Image” panel is in the settings sidebar. To override the API origin (staging), add `define( 'BUDGETPIXEL_API_BASE', 'https://…/ v1' );` to `wp-config.php`. ## FAQ ### Is the plugin free? Yes. The plugin is free and GPL-licensed. Generating an image uses credits from your BudgetPixel plan, at the same prices as budgetpixel.com. Any paid plan includes API access. ### How much does an image cost? It depends on the model, from about 10 to 120 credits per image, with 1,000 credits costing about one US dollar on a credit pack. The editor shows the exact cost before you generate, and the [price index](https://budgetpixel.com/data/ai-generation-price-index) lists every model. ### Where is my API key stored? In your WordPress options table, on your server. It is sent only to api.budgetpixel. com and never to the browser: the editor talks to the plugin’s own REST endpoints, which call the API server-side. ### Who can generate images? Any logged-in user who can upload media (Authors and above by default). Attaching an image to a post also requires permission to edit that post. ### Does the plugin add anything to my public site? No. The only optional public mention is a “Made with BudgetPixel” image caption, which is off unless you enable it in settings. ### Can I use it from the command line? Yes: `wp budgetpixel featured --missing --dry-run` previews the posts and total cost; without `--dry-run` it generates and sets the featured images. Use `--limit`,`-- model`, `--aspect` and `--post-type` to scope it. ## Reviews There are no reviews for this plugin. ## Contributors & Developers “BudgetPixel AI Images” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ BudgetPixel AI ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/budgetpixel/) [Translate “BudgetPixel AI Images” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/budgetpixel-ai-images) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/budgetpixel-ai-images/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/budgetpixel-ai-images/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/budgetpixel-ai-images/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/budgetpixel-ai-images/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### 1.0.0 * Initial release: editor sidebar panel, featured-image and inline insertion, cost preview, WP-CLI bulk command, optional caption. ## Meta * Version **1.0.0** * Last updated **2 days ago** * Active installations **Fewer than 10** * WordPress version ** 6.2 or higher ** * Tested up to **7.1** * PHP version ** 7.4 or higher ** * Tags * [AI](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/ai/)[featured image](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/featured-image/) [image-generation](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/image-generation/)[images](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/images/) * [Advanced View](https://wordpress.org/plugins/budgetpixel-ai-images/advanced/) ## Ratings No reviews have been submitted yet. 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