WP Auto Alt Image Tag
Compatible with the most popular plugins. Please report if you faced any problem with any plugin. Inserts automatically alt tag/attributes to HTML if alt attributes are empty or somehow missing. Works only in single…
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WP Auto Alt Image Tag shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ 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 WP Auto Alt Image Tag stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| alt tag | >100 |
| auto alt | >100 |
| image alt | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About WP Auto Alt Image Tag
From the official readme · v1.1.3Description
Compatible with the most popular plugins. Please report if you faced any problem with any plugin.
Inserts automatically alt tag/attributes to HTML if alt attributes are empty or somehow missing.
Works only in single page.
Note: This plugin is written only in PHP. So you can except a better SEO visibility and better crawl statistics.
Credits
Installation
Go to Plugins -> Add New
Search for WP Auto Alt Image Tag
Download and Activate plugin
All done.
Manual Installation
Upload the zip file and unzip it in the /wp-content/plugins/ directory via FTP client, activate the plugin through the Plugins menu in WordPress and you are good to go.
Frequently asked questions
Which text use the plugin for filling the missing alt text?
It uses attachments title or file name.
Why you created this plugin?
There are so many plugins done this job but they all using either; manual action way or jQuery way. I needed simple and pure PHP version for better SEO visibility. So i created this.
Changelog
Nothing
1.0.0
- Initial release
- Basic functionality
1.1.0
- Some html extraction methods changed
- Better stability
1.1.1
- File paths are fixed
- Some admin screen PHP warnings fixed
1.1.2
- Required files included for “get_plugin_data” function working properly
1.1.3
- Fix: character encoding UTF-8 correctly
For developers
Is this your plugin? Show off the numbers.
Add a live badge to your site, docs or GitHub README. It updates on its own — no account needed.
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FAQ
WP Auto Alt Image Tag: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 11, 2026
Is WP Auto Alt Image Tag free?
Yes. WP Auto Alt Image Tag is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is WP Auto Alt Image Tag safe to use in 2026?
WP Auto Alt Image Tag shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use WP Auto Alt Image Tag?
WP Auto Alt Image Tag is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,849 times since it launched in May 2020. It was downloaded 49 times in the last 30 days.
Does WP Auto Alt Image Tag work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Auto Alt Image Tag is officially tested up to WordPress 5.7.0, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does WP Auto Alt Image Tag need?
WP Auto Alt Image Tag requires PHP 5.6.3 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was WP Auto Alt Image Tag last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.3, was released on March 23, 2021 (6 years ago).
Who makes WP Auto Alt Image Tag?
WP Auto Alt Image Tag is developed and maintained by Kamer DINC.
What are the best alternatives to WP Auto Alt Image Tag?
The most popular alternatives to WP Auto Alt Image Tag are Media Library Helper (10K+ installs), Bulk Auto Image Alt Text (A… (10K+ installs) and SEO Optimized Images (10K+ installs).
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