Better Media Library Fields
Displays extra columns (Alternative Text, Caption, Description, Permalink and File URL) in the media library view. You can choose to hide or show these new columns using the Screen Options dropdown on the media library…
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Better Media Library Fields shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 80+ sites, is rated 4.9/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 37/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (80+ active installs)
- No update in 11 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.1 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Better Media Library Fields stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| image alt | >100 |
| image caption | >100 |
| media | >100 |
| media library | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4.9 from 7 reviews
About Better Media Library Fields
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
Displays extra columns (Alternative Text, Caption, Description, Permalink and File URL) in the media library view. You can choose to hide or show these new columns using the Screen Options dropdown on the media library page.
There are no settings for this plugin. Simply activate and enjoy!
Read more about why we made this plugin over at fooplugins.com
Installation
- Upload the plugin folder to your
/wp-content/plugins/folder - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Goto the Media Library page to see the new columns
Changelog
There is no upgrade notice
1.0.0
- Initial Relase. First version.
Screenshots
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FAQ
Better Media Library Fields: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 11, 2026
Is Better Media Library Fields free?
Yes. Better Media Library Fields is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Better Media Library Fields safe to use in 2026?
Better Media Library Fields shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 80+ sites, is rated 4.9/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 37/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Better Media Library Fields?
Better Media Library Fields is active on 80+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,282 times since it launched in January 2014. It was downloaded 99 times in the last 30 days.
Does Better Media Library Fields work with WordPress 7.1?
Better Media Library Fields is officially tested up to WordPress 4.1.42, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Better Media Library Fields last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on January 11, 2015 (12 years ago).
Who makes Better Media Library Fields?
Better Media Library Fields is developed and maintained by bradvin.
What are the best alternatives to Better Media Library Fields?
The most popular alternatives to Better Media Library Fields are Alt Audit (80+ installs), Image ALT Fixer (40+ installs) and Auto Alt Image Meta (40+ installs).
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