# Alt Goblin – AI Alt Text Generator for WordPress Images

> Alt Goblin has 10+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 97 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 58/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Alt Goblin works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 58/100 on our health check.

**Automatically generate AI alt text for WordPress images, improve accessibility and SEO, and bulk generate missing image alt text.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 634
- **Downloads (30 days):** 97 (+29.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 58/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.0.6
- **Last updated:** May 28, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.7
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.0+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** jimlaroche (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/jimlaroche/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/alt-goblin/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [accessibility](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/accessibility/) | >100 | 640 |
| [AI alt text](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ai-alt-text/) | #9 | 15 |
| [Alt Text](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/alt-text/) | #75 | 216 |
| [image alt text](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/image-alt-text/) | #13 | 24 |
| [seo](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/seo/) | >100 | 2,641 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| accessibility | >100 | 3,448 |
| AI alt text | #66 | 899 |
| Alt Text | #48 | 2,040 |
| image alt text | #89 | 1,924 |
| seo | >100 | 8,439 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Web Accessibility (formally known as Ally) – WCAG Scanning, Guided Fixes, Usability Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pojo-accessibility/) | 500K+ | 2.9/5 (162) | Aug 24, 2026 | 63/100 |
| 2 | [Auto Image Attributes From Filename With Bulk Updater (Add Alt Text, Image Title For Image SEO)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/auto-image-attributes-from-filename-with-bulk-updater/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (93) | Sep 1, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 3 | [Accessibility by UserWay](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/userway-accessibility-widget/) | 80K+ | 4/5 (57) | Dec 8, 2025 | 59/100 |
| 4 | [WP Accessibility](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-accessibility/) | 60K+ | 4.8/5 (68) | Oct 2, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 5 | [Infinity23 (Formerly Tag Manager) – One Plugin That Replaces All The Rest](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag-manager-header-body-footer/) | 20K+ | 4.7/5 (53) | Sep 26, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 6 | [Alt Text AI – Automatically generate image alt text for SEO and accessibility](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/alttext-ai/) | 20K+ | 4.7/5 (35) | Oct 5, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 7 | [My Calendar – Accessible Event Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/my-calendar/) | 20K+ | 4.7/5 (159) | Oct 1, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 8 | [Dark Mode – Improve Accessibility with AI Powered Dark Theme](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-dark-mode/) | 20K+ | 4.5/5 (390) | Sep 29, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 9 | [AccessibleWP – Accessibility Toolbar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/accessible-poetry/) | 20K+ | 4.5/5 (47) | Oct 3, 2024 | 45/100 |
| 10 | [SimpleTOC – Table of Contents Block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simpletoc/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (77) | Oct 3, 2026 | 79/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alt Goblin free?
Yes. Alt Goblin is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Alt Goblin safe to use in 2026?
Alt Goblin works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 58/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Alt Goblin?
Alt Goblin is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 634 times since it launched in April 2026. It was downloaded 97 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Alt Goblin work with WordPress 7.1?
Alt Goblin is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.7, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Alt Goblin need?
Alt Goblin requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Alt Goblin last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.6, was released on May 28, 2026 (4 months ago).

### Who makes Alt Goblin?
Alt Goblin is developed and maintained by jimlaroche.

### What are the best alternatives to Alt Goblin?
The most popular alternatives to Alt Goblin are Web Accessibility (formally… (500K+ installs), Auto Image Attributes From… (100K+ installs) and Accessibility by UserWay (80K+ installs).


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