# WP Tesseract

> WP Tesseract has 40+ active installs and 186 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 24/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WP Tesseract shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 40+ sites and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

**A plugin for extracting text from attached images using OCR via Tesseract.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 40+
- **Total downloads:** 3,788
- **Downloads (30 days):** 186 (+17% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 24/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.2
- **Last updated:** Aug 13, 2020
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.5.0
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.9+, PHP 7.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** tattersoftware (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/tattersoftware/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-tesseract/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [attachments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/attachments/) | #49 | 117 |
| [images](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/images/) | >100 | 916 |
| [media](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/media/) | >100 | 746 |
| [ocr](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ocr/) | #2 | 3 |
| [optical text recognition](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/optical-text-recognition/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| attachments | >100 | 3,679 |
| images | >100 | 10,000 |
| media | >100 | 10,000 |
| ocr | #49 | 54 |
| optical text recognition | #10 | 10 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Export media with selected content (by DKZR)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/export-media-with-selected-content/) | 40K+ | 4.5/5 (93) | Sep 3, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 2 | [File Upload Types by WPForms](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/file-upload-types/) | 40K+ | 4/5 (20) | Sep 22, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 3 | [Lightbox with PhotoSwipe](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/lightbox-photoswipe/) | 20K+ | 4.9/5 (115) | Aug 30, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 4 | [Unique Headers](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/unique-headers/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (160) | May 10, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 5 | [Media Deduper](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/media-deduper/) | 9K+ | 3.8/5 (44) | Dec 3, 2025 | 44/100 |
| 6 | [Download Attachments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/download-attachments/) | 8K+ | 4.5/5 (46) | May 26, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 7 | [Responsive WordPress Slider – HG Slider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/flexslider-hg/) | 7K+ | 3.8/5 (12) | Mar 30, 2021 | 36/100 |
| 8 | [GD bbPress Attachments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gd-bbpress-attachments/) | 6K+ | 4.3/5 (26) | Apr 12, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 9 | [Attachment Importer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/attachment-importer/) | 3K+ | 4.3/5 (26) | Sep 25, 2014 | 42/100 |
| 10 | [WP Attachments – Smarter File Management & Download Lists](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-attachments/) | 3K+ | 4.5/5 (43) | Oct 5, 2026 | 90/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is WP Tesseract free?
Yes. WP Tesseract is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is WP Tesseract safe to use in 2026?
WP Tesseract shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 40+ sites and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP Tesseract?
WP Tesseract is active on 40+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,788 times since it launched in November 2019. It was downloaded 186 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP Tesseract work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Tesseract is officially tested up to WordPress 5.5.0, 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 Tesseract need?
WP Tesseract requires PHP 7.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was WP Tesseract last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.2, was released on August 13, 2020 (6 years ago).

### Who makes WP Tesseract?
WP Tesseract is developed and maintained by tattersoftware.

### What are the best alternatives to WP Tesseract?
The most popular alternatives to WP Tesseract are Export media with selected… (40K+ installs), File Upload Types by WPForms (40K+ installs) and Lightbox with PhotoSwipe (20K+ installs).


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