WP Tesseract
A plugin for extracting text from attached images using OCR via Tesseract.
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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.
- Small user base (40+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 6 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.5 (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 Tesseract stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| attachments | >100 |
| images | >100 |
| media | >100 |
| ocr | #49 |
| optical text recognition | #10 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About WP Tesseract
From the official readme · v1.0.2Description
A plugin for extracting text from attached images using OCR via Tesseract.
This plugin adds a new post named for each image upload containing any recognized text characters within the file.
This text can then be edited for accuracy and used elsewhere on the site.
The OCR plugin requires a supported version of PHP with the GD extension and the following command line utility:
* Tesseract for the actual OCR
This utility must be manually installed on your server and executable by PHP.
This process, and consequently this plugin, is recommended only for advanced users.
Installation
- Install Tesseract OCR on your server (Tesseract wiki)
- Search and add the plugin from WordPress, or upload a copy of the source to your
/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the
Pluginsmenu in WordPress - Configure the plugin through the
Plugins > OCRlink in the sidebar menu in WordPress
Changelog
0.1.0
Initial Release.
1.0.0
Complete rewrite: updates for PHP 7, ImageMagick replaced by GD, added language support
1.0.1
Actions for automated publication, License updates, Name bugfix
1.0.2
Clean up docs, remove legacy references
1.0.3
Add uploaded file as featured image, bump PHP requirement for EOL
1.0.4
Backend tweaks for WordPress 5.4
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FAQ
WP Tesseract: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 13, 2026
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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