Media Lume – AI Image Generator for Media Library
Free AI image generator for WordPress. Generate AI images with Flux, Ideogram, Recraft and more right inside your Media Library — no API key needed.
Solid choice
Media Lume is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 65/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (20+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Media Lume stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| AI | >100 |
| ai image | >100 |
| featured image | >100 |
| image generator | #80 |
| media library | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About Media Lume
From the official readme · v1.0.3Description
Tired of switching to a separate tool just to generate an image — then downloading it and re-uploading it to WordPress? Media Lume is a free AI image generator built right into your WordPress admin. Generate AI images with Flux, Ideogram, Recraft, and more, and every result lands directly in your Media Library — ready to insert into any post, set as a featured image, or use anywhere on your site. No separate app, no API key, no subscription required.
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 added to your WordPress Media Library with proper alt text, ready to use as a featured image, post thumbnail, or anywhere in your content
- 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
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 Media Lume in the sidebar to start generating.
Frequently asked questions
Is this plugin really free?
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.
Do I need to create an account anywhere?
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.
Where are generated images stored?
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.
Can I use generated images as featured images?
Yes. Every AI image generated by Media Lume is saved to your WordPress Media Library just like any other uploaded image. To set it as a featured image, open the post editor, click the Featured Image panel, and pick it from the Media Library — no extra steps needed.
Who can generate images?
Any logged-in WordPress user with the upload_files capability. This typically includes Authors, Editors, and Administrators. Subscribers and Contributors cannot generate images.
Who can change plugin settings?
Only users with the manage_options capability, which is Administrators by default.
Is my fal.ai API key stored securely?
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?
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.
Does this plugin affect my site’s front end?
No. Media Lume is an admin-only plugin. It does not load any scripts or styles on the public-facing side of your site.
What image sizes are supported?
Square HD — 1024 × 1024 px Landscape 4:3 — 1024 × 768 px Portrait 4:3 — 768 × 1024 px Landscape 16:9 — 1280 × 720 px
Does uninstalling the plugin delete my generated images?
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.
Changelog
Improves the built-in prompt suggestions and confirms compatibility with WordPress 7.0.1. No breaking changes.
1.0.3
- Improved: Rewrote the built-in prompt suggestions with richer, more descriptive wording so they produce cleaner, higher-quality results out of the box.
- Compatibility: Tested up to WordPress 7.0.1.
1.0.2
- New: Prompt History — recent prompts are saved locally in your browser and can be reused with one click, right in the Media Library generation panel. Nothing is sent anywhere.
- New: Prompt History on/off setting on the Advanced settings tab (enabled by default).
- Improved: Redesigned the Advanced settings for a cleaner, more organized layout with consistent titles, descriptions, and spacing.
1.0.1
- Improved WordPress.org readme: updated title, tags, short description, and added featured image FAQ
1.0.0
- Initial release
Screenshots
For developers
Is this your plugin? Show off the numbers.
Add a live badge to your site, docs or GitHub README. It updates on its own — no account needed.
Best Media Lume alternatives
All AI plugins →
FAQ
Media Lume: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 28, 2026
Is Media Lume free?
Yes. Media Lume is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Media Lume safe to use in 2026?
Media Lume is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 65/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Media Lume?
Media Lume is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,031 times since it launched in June 2026. It was downloaded 483 times in the last 30 days.
Does Media Lume work with WordPress 7.1?
Media Lume is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.6, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Media Lume need?
Media Lume requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Media Lume last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.3, was released on July 10, 2026 (3 months ago).
Who makes Media Lume?
Media Lume is developed and maintained by Foysal Remon.
What are the best alternatives to Media Lume?
The most popular alternatives to Media Lume are Elementor Website Builder (10M+ installs), All in One SEO (2M+ installs) and AI Agent by SiteGround (1M+ installs).
Powered by PageForge
Want thousands of pages that rank like these? Build them in an afternoon.
This directory runs on the same engine as PageForge. Turn any spreadsheet, CSV or API into thousands of fast, SEO-ready WordPress pages — with schema, internal links and AI-written copy baked in.
- CSV, Google Sheets & API data sources
- AI content, schema & internal links per page
- Works with Elementor, Gutenberg, Yoast & Rank Math
- Free on WordPress.org — no credit card
