Description
Media Lume lets you generate AI images without ever leaving WordPress. Type a prompt, choose an aspect ratio, and the result lands straight in your Media Library — ready to insert into any post or page.
Key features
- Free by default — uses Pollinations.ai with no API key or account required for Flux models
- More models with a free account — link your free Pollinations account to unlock GPT Image 2, Ideogram, Recraft, and more
- Bring your own key — connect a fal.ai account to use your own API credits at your own rate
- Saves to Media Library — every generated image is automatically added to your WordPress media library with proper alt text
- Multiple aspect ratios — Square HD (1024×1024), Landscape 4:3, Portrait 4:3, and Landscape 16:9
- Guided setup wizard — a step-by-step onboarding flow gets you generating images in under a minute
- No subscription — generate for free with Pollinations.ai, or pay only what you use with fal.ai
Available AI models
Without any account (free, limited):
- Flux and Flux Pro — fast, high-quality text-to-image generation via Pollinations.ai
With a free Pollinations.ai account linked (all models unlocked):
- GPT Image 2 — OpenAI-powered image generation
- Ideogram v3 — excellent for text rendered inside images
- Recraft v4.1 — photorealistic and illustration styles
- Nano Banana 2 — fast creative generation
With fal.ai (your own API key):
- Access every model available on fal.ai at your account’s own pricing — including Flux Schnell, Flux 2 Pro, GPT Image 2, Ideogram v3, Recraft, and more
Who can use this plugin?
- Any user with the upload_files capability (Author, Editor, Administrator) can generate images
- Only Administrators can access plugin settings and configure providers
Privacy
This plugin sends your prompt and selected settings to an external API provider when you click Generate. It does not collect analytics, does not track your usage, and does not contact any external server on page load or on plugin activation. No data is transmitted unless you actively initiate image generation.
External services
This plugin relies on the following third-party APIs to generate images. You must review their terms before use.
Pollinations.ai — used as the default image provider.
When you generate an image using Pollinations.ai, your prompt and generation settings (model, image size) are sent to Pollinations servers.
- Website: https://pollinations.ai
- Terms of Service: https://pollinations.ai/terms
- Privacy Policy: https://pollinations.ai/privacy
fal.ai — optional, used only when you configure a fal.ai API key in Settings.
When you generate an image using fal.ai, your prompt and generation settings are sent to fal.ai servers using your API key.
- Website: https://fal.ai
- Terms of Service: https://fal.ai/terms
- Privacy Policy: https://fal.ai/privacy
No data is sent to either service unless you actively click “Generate.” API keys are stored in your WordPress database and are transmitted directly to the respective provider over HTTPS. They are never shared with any other party.
Source Code
This plugin is open source. Full source code including all build tools and uncompiled JavaScript is available at:
https://github.com/foysalremon/media-lume
To rebuild the compiled assets from source: npm install && npm run build
Screenshots
Installation
Automatic installation
- Log in to your WordPress admin panel
- Go to Plugins Add New
- Search for Media Lume
- Click Install Now, then Activate
- A setup wizard will appear automatically — follow the steps to choose your image provider
Manual installation
- Download the plugin zip file from WordPress.org
- Go to Plugins Add New Upload Plugin
- Upload the zip file and click Install Now
- Click Activate Plugin
First steps after activation
A guided setup wizard will appear on your first admin page load. It takes about one minute to complete. You can also skip it and go directly to MediaLume in the sidebar to start generating.
FAQ
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Is this plugin really free?
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Yes. The default image provider (Pollinations.ai) is completely free and requires no account or API key to start generating images. You get access to Flux models immediately. Linking a free Pollinations.ai account (takes about 30 seconds) unlocks all remaining models. fal.ai is an optional paid provider if you prefer to use your own account.
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Do I need to create an account anywhere?
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No account is required to start. You can generate images with Pollinations.ai and the Flux model without signing up for anything. If you want access to all AI models, linking a free Pollinations.ai account is recommended. fal.ai requires a paid account with billing credits.
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Where are generated images stored?
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Generated images are downloaded from the AI provider and saved directly to your WordPress Media Library. They are stored on your own server just like any other uploaded image.
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Who can generate images?
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Any logged-in WordPress user with the
upload_filescapability. This typically includes Authors, Editors, and Administrators. Subscribers and Contributors cannot generate images. -
Who can change plugin settings?
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Only users with the
manage_optionscapability, which is Administrators by default. -
Is my fal.ai API key stored securely?
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Your API key is stored in the WordPress database using
update_option(), the same mechanism WordPress uses for all plugin settings. It is transmitted only to fal.ai over HTTPS when you generate an image, and never sent to any other party. -
Can visitors or logged-out users generate images?
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No. Image generation requires a logged-in user with appropriate capabilities. The REST API endpoint is protected by a permission check and is not accessible publicly.
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Does this plugin affect my site’s front end?
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No. Media Lume is an admin-only plugin. It does not load any scripts or styles on the public-facing side of your site.
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What image sizes are supported?
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- Square HD — 1024 × 1024 px
- Landscape 4:3 — 1024 × 768 px
- Portrait 4:3 — 768 × 1024 px
- Landscape 16:9 — 1280 × 720 px
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Does uninstalling the plugin delete my generated images?
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No. Images that have already been saved to your Media Library remain there after uninstalling. Only the plugin’s settings and configuration data are removed.
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Contributors & Developers
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Changelog
1.0.0
- Initial release