Custom Alt Text for Elementor
Custom Alt Text for Elementor enhances your website’s accessibility and SEO by giving you complete control over image alt text in Elementor widgets. Instead of relying on WordPress media library alt text, you can now…
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- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.8 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Custom Alt Text for Element… stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| Alt Text | >100 |
| elementor | >100 |
| image box | >100 |
| images | >100 |
| seo | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Custom Alt Text for Elementor
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
Custom Alt Text for Elementor enhances your website’s accessibility and SEO by giving you complete control over image alt text in Elementor widgets. Instead of relying on WordPress media library alt text, you can now set custom alt text directly within your Elementor widgets.
🚀 Key Features
- Custom Alt Text Fields – Add custom alt text to Image and Image Box widgets
- Dynamic Tags Support – Use Elementor’s dynamic tags system for automatic content
- Shortcode Support – Process WordPress shortcodes within alt text
- Override Default Alt Text – Replace WordPress media alt text with your custom text
- Easy Toggle Control – Simple on/off switch to enable custom alt text
- Clean & Sanitized Output – Properly escaped and cleaned alt text for security
- Multi-Widget Support – Works with both Image and Image Box widgets
🎯 Perfect For
- SEO Optimization – Create keyword-rich, contextual alt text
- Accessibility Compliance – Meet WCAG guidelines with descriptive alt text
- Dynamic Content – Use post titles, custom fields, or other dynamic content
- Multilingual Sites – Different alt text for different languages
- Content Marketing – Optimize images for search engines
💡 How It Works
- Install and activate the plugin
- Edit any Elementor Image or Image Box widget
- Find the new “Custom Alt Text” field in the image section
- Enable “Use Custom Alt Text” toggle
- Enter your custom alt text (supports dynamic tags and shortcodes)
- Save and enjoy better accessibility and SEO!
🔧 Dynamic Tags Examples
{post_title}– Use the current post title{site_title}– Use your site title- Custom fields and ACF fields (if ACF is installed)
- Any other dynamic tag available in your Elementor installation
🛠 Shortcode Examples
[meta key="your_custom_field"]– Display custom field content[post_meta key="image_description"]– Use post meta as alt text- Any WordPress shortcode that returns text content
🎨 Supported Widgets
- Image Widget – Elementor’s standard image widget
- Image Box Widget – Elementor’s image box widget with title and description
🌟 Why Choose This Plugin?
- Lightweight – Minimal code, maximum performance
- Developer Friendly – Clean, well-documented code
- WordPress Standards – Follows WordPress coding standards
- Security First – Properly sanitized and escaped output
- Future Proof – Compatible with latest Elementor versions
Support
Need help? Please visit our support forum or contact us on GitHub.
Contributing
This plugin is open source. Contribute on GitHub.
Privacy Policy
This plugin does not collect, store, or share any personal data. It only processes the content you enter in Elementor widgets on your own website.
Installation
Automatic Installation
- Go to your WordPress admin dashboard
- Navigate to Plugins > Add New
- Search for “Custom Alt Text for Elementor”
- Click Install Now and then Activate
Manual Installation
- Download the plugin zip file
- Go to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin
- Choose the zip file and click Install Now
- Click Activate Plugin
Requirements
- WordPress 5.0 or higher
- PHP 7.4 or higher
- Elementor 3.0.0 or higher
Frequently asked questions
Does this work with Elementor Pro?
Yes! The plugin works with both free Elementor and Elementor Pro.
Can I use dynamic tags in the custom alt text?
Absolutely! The plugin fully supports Elementor’s dynamic tags system. Click the dynamic icon next to the custom alt text field to choose from available dynamic tags.
Does this work with ACF (Advanced Custom Fields)?
Yes, if you have ACF installed, you can use ACF dynamic tags in your custom alt text.
Will this override the WordPress media library alt text?
Only when you enable the “Use Custom Alt Text” toggle. If disabled, it will use the default WordPress alt text.
Can I use shortcodes in the alt text?
Yes! The plugin processes WordPress shortcodes, so you can use any shortcode that returns text content.
Does this affect my site’s performance?
No, the plugin is very lightweight and only processes the alt text when the specific widgets are rendered.
Is this plugin GDPR compliant?
Yes, the plugin doesn’t collect or store any personal data. It only processes the content you enter in the Elementor widgets.
Can I use HTML in the custom alt text?
HTML tags are automatically stripped from alt text for security and accessibility reasons. Alt text should be plain text only.
Does this work with other page builders?
This plugin is specifically designed for Elementor and won’t work with other page builders.
How do I report bugs or request features?
Please use the WordPress.org support forum for this plugin, or contact us through our website.
Changelog
Initial release of Custom Alt Text for Elementor. Enhance your website's accessibility and SEO with custom alt text fields.
1.0.0
- Initial release
- Custom alt text field for Image and Image Box widgets
- Dynamic tags support
- Shortcode support
- Toggle control for enabling/disabling custom alt text
- Proper sanitization and security measures
- WordPress coding standards compliance
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FAQ
Custom Alt Text for Elementor: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 5, 2026
Is Custom Alt Text for Elementor free?
Yes. Custom Alt Text for Elementor is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Custom Alt Text for Elementor safe to use in 2026?
Custom Alt Text for Elementor shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Custom Alt Text for Elementor?
Custom Alt Text for Elementor is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 443 times since it launched in September 2025. It was downloaded 52 times in the last 30 days.
Does Custom Alt Text for Elementor work with WordPress 7.1?
Custom Alt Text for Elementor is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.10, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Custom Alt Text for Elementor need?
Custom Alt Text for Elementor requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Custom Alt Text for Elementor last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on September 27, 2025 (1 year ago).
Who makes Custom Alt Text for Elementor?
Custom Alt Text for Elementor is developed and maintained by Md Mahfuz Alam.
What are the best alternatives to Custom Alt Text for Elementor?
The most popular alternatives to Custom Alt Text for Elementor are Auto Image Attributes From… (100K+ installs), WP Accessibility (60K+ installs) and Bulk Auto Image Alt Text (A… (10K+ installs).
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