Alt Text Magic – Generate descriptive alt text (alt attribute, alt tag) for accessibility and SEO optimization
Automatically generate descriptive alternative text for images upon upload in your media library. Make your website more fully accessible.
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Alt Text Magic shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 3.8/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (100+ active installs)
- No update in 2 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.5 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Alt Text Magic stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| accessibility | >100 |
| Alt Text | >100 |
| Alternative Text | >100 |
| generator | >100 |
| machine learning | #71 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 3.8 from 5 reviews
About Alt Text Magic
From the official readme · v1.0.6Description
Alt Text Magic is a lightweight WordPress plugin that generates unique and descriptive alternative text for your images.
Auto Generates – Every image uploaded will be quickly processed and alternative text will be added to the image details.
Always Editable – Add important context or delete details from the generated alt text. You’re always in control.
Fixes the Past – Missing alternative text on images already in your library? Run our Library Updater and right those wrongs.
Get started with a FREE personal plan – Generate up to 10 alternative texts for free each month.
Features
- Super fast setup.
- Library Updater tool for images already in your media library.
- Use on unlimited sites, just link your account with your API key.
- Subscription plans that fit your needs.
- Alt text available in 108 languages!
Installation
From your WordPress dashboard
- Visit Plugins > Add New
- Search for “Alt Text Magic”
- Install and Activate Alt Text Magic from your Plugins page
- Visit https://user.alttextmagic.com/sign-up/ to create an account and select a subscription plan. The FREE personal plan is selected by default.
- Link your account by copy/pasting your API key onto the Alt Text Magic Plugins page.
- Upload an image and watch the alternative text appear!
Frequently asked questions
How does Alt Text Magic work?
Alt Text Magic uses cutting edge machine learning models to “read” your images and suggest descriptive text.
What if I reach my monthly limit?
Alt Text Magic will alert you when you reach your monthly limit. You can continue to upload images as usual; however, alt text will not be automatically generated.
What if I need more alt text generations?
Alt Text Magic provides two solutions: 1) You can upgrade your plan to increase your monthly limit or 2) You can buy alt text credits a la carte in increments of 50 (these credits never expire).
Can I change my subscription?
You can upgrade or downgrade your subscription at any time by logging in to your account at https://user.alttextmagic.com/. Your API key will automatically accommodate the change.
How do API keys work?
After selecting your Alt Text Magic subscription license, you will receive a unique API key tied to your account. To activate, you will need to copy and paste the API key onto the plugin page via your WordPress dashboard. You can upgrade or downgrade your license at any time on our account page. This API key can be shared across all of your sites.
Changelog
1.0.7
- Tested on WordPress 6.5.3
1.0.6
- Fixed an issue where left and right navigation on the media page would not show the update alt text button correctly.
- Added a small version of the css file to avoid global conflicts on the media page.
1.0.5
- Added a button to update alt text in the attachment details modal in the media library.
- Added a button to update alt text on the edit media page.
- Added a setting to enable/disable automatic addition of alt text on media image uploads.
1.0.4
- Fixed a library updater bug that was caused by large updates timing out.
1.0.3
- Added language support for 108 languages. Set the alt text language in the plugin account page.
- Fixed a date display bug for the subscription period.
1.0.2
- Disabled the library updater button on submit to avoid multiple submits.
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FAQ
Alt Text Magic: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 12, 2026
Is Alt Text Magic free?
Yes. Alt Text Magic is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Alt Text Magic safe to use in 2026?
Alt Text Magic shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 3.8/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Alt Text Magic?
Alt Text Magic is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 5,593 times since it launched in July 2022. It was downloaded 266 times in the last 30 days.
Does Alt Text Magic work with WordPress 7.1?
Alt Text Magic is officially tested up to WordPress 6.5.13, 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 Text Magic need?
Alt Text Magic requires PHP 7.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Alt Text Magic last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.6, was released on May 18, 2024 (2 years ago).
Who makes Alt Text Magic?
Alt Text Magic is developed and maintained by Minegap LLC.
What are the best alternatives to Alt Text Magic?
The most popular alternatives to Alt Text Magic are Web Accessibility (formally… (500K+ installs), Auto Image Attributes From… (100K+ installs) and Accessibility by UserWay (80K+ installs).
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