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No Right Click Images

By WebFactory

Content Management / Media Library & Asset Management

No Right Click Images Review - In-Depth Analysis

Disables right click context menu on images to deter leeches from stealing images.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.8/10

User Rating

4.7/5 (based on 52+ reviews)

Active Installations

20,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

The No Right Click Images Plugin uses JavaScript to change the right click action on IMG tags to disable the context menu. It disables the context menu on images only so other right click actions, such as links, should work normally.

Optionally the plugin can be disabled for logged in users.

Since it uses JavaScript, it targets more images than using plugins that filter pages and rewrite the tag. The plugin will find many images generated in scripts or pasted into posts and comments, that similar plugins will not find.

It is impossible to keep people from stealing images that appear in web pages, but this plugin will deter casual theft from surfers who do not want to interpret HTML or dig into the browser cache.

Smart Phone support is hit or miss. Some web pages rely very much on clickable images and this suppresses some actions, so if an image is large enough to fill a screen, the page may not be able to scroll. It depends very much on your WordPress theme and how it displays images.

Images uploaded via the WordPress Media uploader will open in a window if clicked. The image will not be protected, so be sure to indicate that there should be no action if the image is clicked at the time you upload the image.

Some browsers prevent JavaScript from changing the browser context menu and this plugin will not be effective in those cases. At best, this plugin will prevent right clicking or dragging images on some browsers.

The plugin no longer tries to replace images with a dummy image. This method hardly ever worked and broke many web pages. If you want to go back, the 2.5 version may be available in the WordPress archive.

Comparing to Alternatives

No Right Click Images is a straightforward plugin designed to prevent users from right-clicking on images to save them. Compared to other image protection plugins, it offers a simple and focused approach without additional complex features.

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No Right Click Images

Strengths

Simple and easy to use with minimal setup required.
Effectively disables right-click on images across the site.
Works on gallery and lightbox images despite warnings.
Honest and transparent about its capabilities.
Lightweight without unnecessary features.

Weaknesses

Limited protection as it only disables right-click, which can be bypassed.
Does not offer advanced image protection like watermarking.
No integration with other security or media management tools.
Lacks customization options beyond basic settings.

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback highlights the plugin's simplicity and effectiveness, though some note its limitations against determined users.

Positive highlights

"It does what is expected of it. Simply." - davidargence
"Works like a charm on every image and even more." - thejosa
"Easy to use and customize!" - jgcloud
"Honesty is a must... Your readme.txt is quite blunt, but it is also a breath of fresh air." - AVATTAVA
"Does what it claims to do." - robsfelines

Common complaints

Bypasses exist such as holding option key in Safari to open images.
Edge browser issues with Ctrl+click opening new windows.
Limited protection against image theft beyond right-click blocking.

Weaknesses

Does not prevent all methods of image saving.
Some browser-specific bugs affect usability.
No advanced anti-theft features.
Limited updates or support noted.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users looking for a simple, no-fuss solution to deter casual image saving by disabling right-click functionality.

Not ideal for

Those needing robust image protection against determined users or requiring advanced features like watermarking or encryption.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes all core features to disable right-click on images site-wide, offering basic image protection without cost.

Final Verdict

No Right Click Images is a straightforward and honest plugin that effectively disables right-click on images to deter casual copying. Its simplicity and ease of use make it a good choice for users seeking basic image protection without complexity.

However, it offers limited protection against more advanced methods of image theft and lacks advanced features. Users should consider their specific needs before relying solely on this plugin for image security.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free No Right Click Images plugin.

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Protect

Right Click

FAQ

When you added the image to WordPress you specified this behavior. When you insert an image you have to specify that you don’t want to have a click on the image open the image. It is up to you to protect your images by not opening the image on a click.
If you are able to click on an image to display the image in a new window, it is then outside of WordPress and can’t be protected.