Imager
WordPress plugin for auto generating image alt attribute. On image upload, if alt attribute is empty:
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Imager shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (30+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 5 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.7 (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 Imager stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| alt | >100 |
| image | >100 |
| image alt | >100 |
| image title | >100 |
| images | >100 |
About Imager
From the official readme · v1.0.1Description
WordPress plugin for auto generating image alt attribute. On image upload, if alt attribute is empty:
- Generates image clean title from filename
- Then, generates alt attribute from image title.
- Updates image with new settings
Also, on already uploaded images, it generates alt and title if not present while image is showing on the front end.
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FAQ
Imager: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 12, 2026
Is Imager free?
Yes. Imager is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Imager safe to use in 2026?
Imager shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Imager?
Imager is active on 30+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,426 times since it launched in July 2021. It was downloaded 62 times in the last 30 days.
Does Imager work with WordPress 7.1?
Imager is officially tested up to WordPress 5.7.20, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Imager need?
Imager requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Imager last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on July 23, 2021 (5 years ago).
Who makes Imager?
Imager is developed and maintained by viljuska.
What are the best alternatives to Imager?
The most popular alternatives to Imager are Auto Image Alt Attribute (5K+ installs), Automatic image ALT attribu… (1K+ installs) and AccessibleWP – ALT Detector (500+ installs).
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