I’m excited to introduce my latest plugin 👀 Media Copyright Scanner.

This free tool is crafted to assist website owners, content managers, and developers in identifying potentially copyrighted images within their WordPress® Media Libraries.

Many stock image providers actively monitor the unauthorized use of their assets, making it crucial for website owners to ensure all images are properly licensed.

The Media Copyright Scanner plugin serves as a proactive solution to help you audit your Media Library and maintain compliance.

Here’s how it can benefit you:

Comprehensive Scanning

• Thorough Analysis: Scans filenames, titles, alt text, and descriptions of your media files.
• Detects Common Patterns: Identifies images from well-known stock image providers such as Getty Images, Shutterstock, iStockPhoto, and many more (50+)

User-Friendly Interface

• Seamless Integration: Accessible via the WordPress admin area under the Media menu.
• Easy to Use: Start scans with a single click and monitor progress through a visual progress bar.

Actionable Results

• Detailed Reporting: Provides a list of media items that may require your attention, including details like Media ID, Filename, Title Text, Alt Text, Description, and Identified Source.
• Flag Safe Images: Allows you to mark images you know are compliant as safe, excluding them from future scans.
• CSV Export: Export the scan results for record-keeping or further analysis.

Customizable and Extensible

• Custom Patterns: Add or modify scanning patterns using filters to suit your specific needs.
• Adjustable Batch Processing: Modify the batch size to optimize performance based on your Media Library size.

Why This Plugin Matters

Mitigate Legal Risks

By regularly scanning your Media Library, you can identify and address potential copyright infringements before they become legal issues.

Support Ethical Practices

Ensure that you’re respecting the intellectual property rights of photographers and creators, promoting a culture of fairness and legality.

Save Time and Resources

Automate the tedious process of manually checking each media file, freeing up time to focus on creating great content.

Getting Started

Installation

1. Download the Plugin: Visit the GitHub repository to download the plugin.
2. Install and Activate: Upload the plugin to your WordPress site and activate it through the Plugins menu.

Using the Plugin

1. Access the Scanner: Navigate to Media > Copyright Scanner .
2. Initiate Scan: Click the Start Scan button.
3. Review Results: Examine the list of potentially copyrighted images.
4. Take Action:
   • Flag Safe Images: Select images you are certain are compliant and click Save Flags .
   • Address Issues: For images that may be in violation, consider replacing them or obtaining proper licenses.

Extending Functionality

Custom Patterns

If your website uses images from specific sources not included by default, you can easily add custom patterns:

add_filter( 'mcs_patterns', function( $patterns ) { $patterns['Your Custom Source'] = [ '/your-custom-pattern/i' ]; return $patterns; } );

Adjusting Batch Size

Optimize scanning performance for large Media Libraries:

add_filter( 'mcs_scan_media_batch_size', function() { return 50; // Adjust based on your server capabilities } );

Looking Ahead

This initial release is just the beginning.

I’m ready, wiling and able to expand the plugin’s capabilities based on user feedback and evolving needs 🤘

Download the Media Copyright Scanner plugin from GitHub and take control of your website’s media content – then tell me what you think 💯

Thank you for your continued support, and I look forward to hearing how this tool helps you 🙏