# ALT for images

> ALT for images has 30+ active installs and 91 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 24/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** ALT for images shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

**Plugin automatically fills the ALT attribute in HTML IMG tag on every insert a new image into the post, if it is not full.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 30+
- **Total downloads:** 3,687
- **Downloads (30 days):** 91 (+35.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 24/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Nov 22, 2012
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.4.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.4.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** TrueFalse (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/truefalse/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/alt-for-images/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [html](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/html/) | #71 | 182 |
| [image](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/image/) | >100 | 816 |
| [images](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/images/) | >100 | 906 |
| [post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post/) | >100 | 1,203 |
| [posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/posts/) | >100 | 1,111 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| html | >100 | 10,000 |
| image | >100 | 10,000 |
| images | >100 | 10,000 |
| post | >100 | 10,000 |
| posts | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Shortcoder — Create Shortcodes for Anything](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/shortcoder/) | 100K+ | 4.9/5 (227) | Sep 14, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 2 | [Mammoth .docx converter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mammoth-docx-converter/) | 20K+ | 4.8/5 (62) | Mar 12, 2026 | 61/100 |
| 3 | [Code Embed](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-embed-code/) | 10K+ | 4.4/5 (45) | Aug 21, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 4 | [Raw HTML](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/raw-html/) | 10K+ | 4.3/5 (33) | Nov 11, 2024 | 47/100 |
| 5 | [Minify HTML](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/minify-html-markup/) | 10K+ | 4.7/5 (33) | Mar 18, 2026 | 61/100 |
| 6 | [WP Super Minify • Minify, Compress and Cache HTML, CSS & JavaScript](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-super-minify/) | 8K+ | 4.1/5 (72) | Aug 21, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 7 | [Allow HTML in Category Descriptions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/allow-html-in-category-descriptions/) | 8K+ | 5/5 (41) | Mar 5, 2026 | 61/100 |
| 8 | [Custom HTML Block Extension](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-html-block-extension/) | 7K+ | 5/5 (13) | Jul 26, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 9 | [Code Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/code-widget/) | 3K+ | 4.9/5 (35) | Jun 11, 2022 | 45/100 |
| 10 | [Preserved HTML Editor Markup Plus](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/preserved-html-editor-markup-plus/) | 3K+ | 4.2/5 (36) | Dec 11, 2019 | 41/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is ALT for images free?
Yes. ALT for images is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is ALT for images safe to use in 2026?
ALT for images shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use ALT for images?
ALT for images is active on 30+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,687 times since it launched in November 2012. It was downloaded 91 times in the last 30 days.

### Does ALT for images work with WordPress 7.1?
ALT for images is officially tested up to WordPress 3.4.2, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was ALT for images last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on November 22, 2012 (14 years ago).

### Who makes ALT for images?
ALT for images is developed and maintained by TrueFalse.

### What are the best alternatives to ALT for images?
The most popular alternatives to ALT for images are Shortcoder (100K+ installs), Mammoth .docx converter (20K+ installs) and Code Embed (10K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/alt-for-images/ · Generated 2026-10-03 12:51 UTC by PageForge