Openverse integration provides free Creative Commons media directly within the WordPress media inserter, giving users access to thousands of photos and audio files without leaving the editor.
While the content is legally free to use, the integration can encourage poor media practices, reduce attention to brand-appropriate imagery, and introduce inconsistent visual elements.
Professional projects typically benefit from curated media libraries that align with brand guidelines rather than unrestricted access to generic stock imagery from external sources.
Understanding this integration helps explain why many professional WordPress installations disable external media integrations in favor of controlled asset management.