Credit2Caption
Add IPTC credit to the caption of the image after have uploaded it.
Consider an alternative
Credit2Caption shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 16 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 15 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.0 (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 Credit2Caption stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| caption | >100 |
| credit | >100 |
| image | >100 |
| iptc | #81 |
| upload | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Credit2Caption
From the official readme · v1.2Description
Add IPTC credit to the caption of the image after have uploaded it.
Installation
Copy into wp-content/plugins and activate plugin
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FAQ
Credit2Caption: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 30, 2026
Is Credit2Caption free?
Yes. Credit2Caption is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Credit2Caption safe to use in 2026?
Credit2Caption shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 16 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Credit2Caption?
Credit2Caption is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,421 times since it launched in November 2010. It was downloaded 35 times in the last 30 days.
Does Credit2Caption work with WordPress 7.1?
Credit2Caption is officially tested up to WordPress 3.0.5, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Credit2Caption last updated?
The latest version, 1.2, was released on November 4, 2010 (16 years ago).
Who makes Credit2Caption?
Credit2Caption is developed and maintained by Marco Buttarini.
What are the best alternatives to Credit2Caption?
The most popular alternatives to Credit2Caption are FSM Custom Featured Image C… (5K+ installs), Exif Caption (600+ installs) and Autobute (200+ installs).
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