45Squared AI Powered Image Generator
Generate and edit images using Google's Nano Banana AI directly from your WordPress dashboard and block editor.
Solid choice
45Squared AI Powered Image Gene… is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 3 weeks ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.
- Actively developed — last update 3 weeks ago
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where 45Squared AI Powered Image… stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| AI | >100 |
| Gemini | >100 |
| google-ai | >100 |
| image generator | >100 |
| media | >100 |
About 45Squared AI Powered Image Generator
From the official readme · v1.0.2Description
45Squared AI Powered Image Generator brings Google’s powerful AI image generation to WordPress. Create stunning images from text descriptions, edit existing images with natural language instructions, and insert them directly into your posts — all without leaving the WordPress admin.
Features:
- Text-to-Image Generation — Describe what you want and get AI-generated images in seconds
- Image Editing — Edit existing images with natural language (“remove the background”, “make it a watercolor painting”)
- Gutenberg Block — Generate and insert images directly in the block editor
- Media Library Integration — All generated images are saved with full metadata
- Multiple Models — Choose between Nano Banana (fast), Nano Banana Pro (high quality), or Nano Banana 2 (balanced)
- Flexible Aspect Ratios — 1:1, 16:9, 9:16, 4:3, and 3:2
- Generation History — Track all your generations with prompts, timestamps, and models used
- Secure — API key is encrypted at rest and never exposed in page source
External services
This plugin connects to the Google Gemini API (generativelanguage.googleapis.com) to generate and edit images using AI.
What data is sent and when
- When a user generates an image: the text prompt, selected model, aspect ratio, and image size are sent to the API.
- When a user edits an existing image: the text prompt and the source image binary data are sent to the API.
- When a user tests the API connection from the settings page: a minimal request is sent to verify the API key is valid.
No data is sent automatically. All requests are initiated explicitly by a logged-in WordPress administrator or editor.
Service provider
This service is provided by Google LLC.
Installation
- Upload the
45squared-ai-powered-image-generatorfolder to/wp-content/plugins/ - Activate the plugin through the Plugins menu in WordPress
- Go to Settings > Nano Banana to configure your API key
Getting Your Google AI API Key:
- Go to Google AI Studio and sign in with your Google account
- In the top navigation, hover over “Solutions” and choose “Gemini API”
- Accept the Terms of Service when prompted
- In the left sidebar, navigate to “API Keys”
- Click “Create API Key” or view an existing key — accept the terms and conditions, and a key will be created by default
- Copy your API key
- Paste it in Settings > Nano Banana and click Save Changes
- Click Test Connection to verify
Enable Billing (Required):
Image generation requires billing to be enabled on your Google Cloud project. Without billing, API requests will be rejected with a quota error.
- Go to the Google Cloud Console Billing page
- Create a billing account if you don’t have one, or select an existing one
- Link the billing account to the Google Cloud project associated with your API key
Frequently asked questions
What is Nano Banana?
Nano Banana is Google’s AI image generation technology built on the Gemini model family. It can create and edit images from text descriptions.
How much does it cost?
The plugin is free. API usage is billed by Google. Approximate costs per image (as of March 2026): Nano Banana: ~$0.02/image Nano Banana Pro: ~$0.08/image Nano Banana 2: ~$0.045/image Check Google AI pricing for current rates.
Which model should I choose?
Nano Banana — Best for speed and high-volume generation Nano Banana Pro — Best for professional, high-fidelity images Nano Banana 2 — Best balance of quality and speed (recommended)
What PHP extensions are required?
openssl — for API key encryption curl — for API requests json — for response parsing Most hosting providers include these by default.
Is my API key secure?
Yes. Your API key is encrypted using AES-256-CBC before being stored in the database. It is never output in page HTML or REST API responses.
Can I use this with the block editor?
Yes! Search for “Nano Banana” in the block inserter. The block lets you generate an image from a prompt and inserts it as a standard Image block.
Changelog
Security release. Fixes a permission check on the Media Library AI Edit action and hardens image saving and API request handling. Upgrading is recommended.
1.0.2
- Tested against WordPress 7.1.
- Security: The AI Edit action in the Media Library now verifies per-attachment edit permission. Previously any user with upload capability could target another user’s attachment.
- Security: The model, aspect ratio, and image size parameters are now validated against the supported list before being used in an API request.
- Security: Saved images are now identified by inspecting the image data itself rather than trusting the submitted MIME type, and non-image data is rejected.
- Security: The API key is now sent in a request header instead of the URL query string, so it no longer appears in server or proxy logs.
- Fix: Stored API keys could occasionally fail to decrypt due to a parsing issue. Affected keys now load correctly without needing to be re-entered.
1.0.1
- Fix: API key now works immediately after first save (resolved double-encryption issue)
1.0.0
- Initial release
- Text-to-image generation via admin page
- Image-to-image editing from Media Library
- Gutenberg block for in-editor generation
- Support for Nano Banana, Nano Banana Pro, and Nano Banana 2 models
- Encrypted API key storage
- Generation history tracking
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FAQ
45Squared AI Powered Image Generator: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 28, 2026
Is 45Squared AI Powered Image Gene… free?
Yes. 45Squared AI Powered Image Gene… is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is 45Squared AI Powered Image Gene… safe to use in 2026?
45Squared AI Powered Image Gene… is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 3 weeks ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.
How many websites use 45Squared AI Powered Image Gene…?
45Squared AI Powered Image Gene… is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 518 times since it launched in April 2026. It was downloaded 116 times in the last 30 days.
Does 45Squared AI Powered Image Gene… work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested 45Squared AI Powered Image Gene… up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.4 or newer.
What PHP version does 45Squared AI Powered Image Gene… need?
45Squared AI Powered Image Gene… requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was 45Squared AI Powered Image Gene… last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.2, was released on September 8, 2026 (3 weeks ago).
Who makes 45Squared AI Powered Image Gene…?
45Squared AI Powered Image Gene… is developed and maintained by 45squared.
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