jimlaroche

<p>Alt Goblin is the “set it and forget it” way to keep your WordPress media library accessible and SEO-friendly.</p>
<p>Once activated, it fits right into your existing workflow — no complicated setup, no new screens to learn. Just upload images like you normally would, and let Alt Goblin generate clear, descriptive alt text for you.</p>
<p>Whether you’re managing a small blog or a media-heavy site, Alt Goblin helps you stay consistent without slowing you down.</p>
<p>You can:</p>
<ul>
<li>Generate or re-generate alt text directly inside the Media modal</li>
<li>Optionally guide output with comma-separated keywords</li>
<li>Automatically generate alt text on upload</li>
<li>Bulk process older images missing alt text</li>
<li>Track your free and paid credits from a simple dashboard</li>
</ul>
<p>Each generation uses 1 credit and 1 credit = 1 alt text. Free monthly credits are included, and additional credit packs are available if you need them.</p>
<p>Install it. Activate it. Let it work in the background.</p>
<h3>Features</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>True plug-and-play setup:</strong> Activate and start generating immediately</li>
<li><strong>Works where you already work:</strong> Built directly into the WordPress Media workflow</li>
<li><strong>Auto-generate on upload:</strong> Fill alt text automatically as images are added</li>
<li><strong>Bulk cleanup mode:</strong> Quickly process older images with missing alt text</li>
<li><strong>Keyword guidance (optional):</strong> Add context when needed</li>
<li><strong>Simple credit dashboard:</strong> See free, paid, and total credits at a glance</li>
<li><strong>Clear feedback & error handling:</strong> Helpful messages if something needs attention</li>
<li><strong>Localization-ready:</strong> Uses WordPress i18n functions and text domain <code>alt-goblin</code></li>
</ul>
<h3>Usage</h3>
<h4>Generate alt text for a single image</h4>
<ol>
<li>Open an image in the Media Library attachment details/modal.</li>
<li>Click <strong>Generate Alt Text</strong> (or <strong>Re-generate Alt Text</strong>).</li>
<li>Optionally enable <strong>Add keywords</strong> and provide comma-separated keywords.</li>
<li>Save/update the attachment if needed.</li>
</ol>
<h4>Bulk generation</h4>
<ol>
<li>Go to <strong>Settings > Alt Goblin > Bulk Generation</strong>.</li>
<li>Click <strong>Start Bulk Generation</strong>.</li>
<li>Monitor progress in real time.</li>
<li>Use <strong>Stop Processing</strong> if you want to pause after the current image finishes.</li>
</ol>
<p>Perfect for cleaning up older sites in just a few clicks.</p>
<h4>Credits</h4>
<ol>
<li>Go to <strong>Settings > Alt Goblin > Credits</strong>.</li>
<li>View free monthly, paid, and total remaining credits.</li>
<li>Purchase one-time credit packs if needed.</li>
<li>Add your API key under the <strong>Settings</strong> tab to activate paid credits.</li>
</ol>
<p>Free monthly credits are always used before paid credits.</p>
<h3>External Services</h3>
<p>This plugin connects to the Alt Goblin API (https://api.altgoblin.com) to generate alt text using AI. This is a third-party service operated by the plugin author. <a href="https://github.com/LarocheJ/alt-goblin-legal/blob/main/PRIVACY.md" rel="nofollow ugc">Privacy policy</a>, <a href="https://github.com/LarocheJ/alt-goblin-legal/blob/main/TERMS.md" rel="nofollow ugc">terms of service</a>.</p>
<p>If you choose to purchase additional credits beyond the free monthly credits, this plugin also links to a Stripe-hosted checkout page (https://buy.stripe.com) to collect payment. <a href="https://stripe.com/en-ca/privacy" rel="nofollow ugc">Stripe privacy policy</a>.</p>
<p>The following data is transmitted to these services:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>On plugin activation:</strong> Your site URL, used to register your site and issue a unique site token.</li>
<li><strong>On alt text generation:</strong> A resized, base64-encoded version of the image, a prompt string, optional user-provided keywords, your site token, and your API key (if configured).</li>
<li><strong>On credit purchase:</strong> You are redirected to a Stripe-hosted checkout page. The checkout link includes your email address as a prefilled parameter.</li>
</ul>


Alt Goblin

Automatically generate alt text for WordPress media images using AI. Install it, activate it, and let Alt Goblin handle the rest.

Ishor Ale Magar

ishor

<p>Smart Alt Manager is a comprehensive solution for managing image alt text across your entire WordPress website. It helps you improve accessibility, boost SEO, and ensure compliance with WCAG standards.</p>
<h4>Key Features</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>Bulk Alt Text Management</strong> – Edit alt text for multiple images at once</li>
<li><strong>Bulk Actions</strong> – Delete auto-generated alt text or copy from titles in one click</li>
<li><strong>Smart Filters</strong> – Quick filter chips to view all, missing, manual, or generated alt text</li>
<li><strong>Quality Checker</strong> – Real-time quality scoring with visual badges (Good/Fair/Poor)</li>
<li><strong>Dashboard Widget</strong> – See alt text coverage and statistics at a glance</li>
<li><strong>Admin Bar Notifications</strong> – Get notified about missing alt text with quick access</li>
<li><strong>Smart Search</strong> – Find images by filename, title, or existing alt text</li>
<li><strong>Context-Aware Suggestions</strong> – Get intelligent suggestions based on image usage and metadata</li>
<li><strong>Auto-Generation</strong> – Automatically generate alt text from image titles, captions, and descriptions</li>
<li><strong>Visual Status Indicators</strong> – Color-coded interface shows which images need attention</li>
<li><strong>Usage Tracking</strong> – See where each image is used across your site</li>
<li><strong>Frontend Patch</strong> – Automatically adds alt text to images missing it on the frontend</li>
<li><strong>Page Builder Support</strong> – Works with Elementor, Divi, Beaver Builder, and more</li>
<li><strong>WooCommerce Integration</strong> – Patches product description images automatically</li>
<li><strong>ACF Integration</strong> – Full support for Advanced Custom Fields image fields</li>
<li><strong>Modern Material Design</strong> – Beautiful, intuitive interface with smooth animations</li>
</ul>
<h4>Why Alt Text Matters</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>Accessibility</strong>: Screen readers use alt text to describe images to visually impaired users</li>
<li><strong>SEO</strong>: Search engines use alt text to understand and rank your images</li>
<li><strong>User Experience</strong>: Alt text displays when images fail to load</li>
<li><strong>Legal Compliance</strong>: Many countries require accessible websites (ADA, Section 508, WCAG)</li>
</ul>
<h4>Frontend Patch</h4>
<p>The plugin automatically ensures all images on your website have proper alt text, even if it’s missing in the HTML:</p>
<ul>
<li>Scans all frontend images</li>
<li>Pulls alt text from the database</li>
<li>Works with WordPress core, Gutenberg, and custom HTML</li>
<li>No content modification – reads only</li>
</ul>
<h4>Supported Page Builders & Platforms</h4>
<ul>
<li>Elementor</li>
<li>Divi Builder</li>
<li>Beaver Builder</li>
<li>WPBakery (Visual Composer)</li>
<li>Avada (Fusion Builder)</li>
<li>Oxygen Builder</li>
<li>Revolution Slider</li>
<li>Advanced Custom Fields (ACF)</li>
<li>WooCommerce (Product descriptions)</li>
</ul>
<h4>Modern Material Design Interface</h4>
<ul>
<li>Beautiful gradient header with glassmorphism effects</li>
<li>Filter chips for quick access (All, Missing, Manual, Generated)</li>
<li>Modern dropdown menus with smooth animations</li>
<li>Quality badges with visual scoring system</li>
<li>Responsive design for all devices</li>
<li>Intuitive color-coded status system</li>
<li>Full-width layout for maximum productivity</li>
<li>Dashboard widget with statistics</li>
<li>Admin bar notifications</li>
</ul>
<h4>Quality Checker</h4>
<p>The built-in quality checker analyzes your alt text and provides:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Quality Score</strong> – 0-100 rating for each image</li>
<li><strong>Visual Badges</strong> – Good (green), Fair (orange), Poor (red)</li>
<li><strong>Issue Detection</strong> – Identifies generic phrases, filenames, and length problems</li>
<li><strong>Inline Warnings</strong> – Shows specific issues below each input field</li>
<li><strong>Best Practice Tips</strong> – Helps you write better, more accessible alt text</li>
</ul>
<h4>Bulk Actions</h4>
<p>Save time with powerful bulk operations:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Delete Auto-Generated</strong> – Remove all auto-generated alt text at once</li>
<li><strong>Copy from Title</strong> – Automatically copy image titles to alt text for missing images</li>
<li><strong>Filter + Action</strong> – Combine filters with bulk actions for targeted operations</li>
</ul>
<h4>Dashboard Integration</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>Dashboard Widget</strong> – View alt text coverage percentage and statistics</li>
<li><strong>Admin Bar Notification</strong> – See missing alt text count with one-click access</li>
<li><strong>Real-time Updates</strong> – Statistics update automatically when you make changes</li>
<li><strong>Quick Access</strong> – Click notifications to jump directly to filtered views</li>
</ul>
<h3>Best Practices</h3>
<p><strong>Writing Good Alt Text:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Be descriptive but concise (125 characters or less)</li>
<li>Describe what’s in the image, not just the subject</li>
<li>Include context relevant to surrounding content</li>
<li>Don’t start with “Image of” or “Picture of”</li>
<li>For decorative images, use empty alt text</li>
<li>Include text that appears in the image</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Examples:</strong></p>
<p>❌ Bad: “image123.jpg”<br />
❌ Bad: “Picture of a dog”<br />
✅ Good: “Golden retriever playing fetch in a park”</p>
<p><strong>SEO Tips:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Include relevant keywords naturally</li>
<li>Don’t keyword stuff</li>
<li>Make it useful for users first, search engines second</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Accessibility Guidelines:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Follow WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards</li>
<li>Test with screen readers when possible</li>
<li>Consider the image’s purpose in context</li>
</ul>
<h3>Support</h3>
<p>For support, feature requests, or bug reports, please visit the plugin support forum.</p>
<h3>Privacy</h3>
<p>This plugin does not collect or transmit any user data. All processing happens locally on your WordPress installation.</p>


Smart Alt Manager


I didn't realize how inconsistent my alt text was until I started using this regularly. Some images had good descriptions, others had filenames, and many had nothing.



Instead of fixing everything at once, I just started cleaning things up gradually. A few images per session. It adds up faster than you'd think.



The dashboard widget helps in a subtle way. I don't obsess over it, but seeing the coverage improve over time is motivating.



Also, the suggestions help when I'm tired or not in the mood to think too much. I adjust them slightly and move on.



It's one of those tools that works best when you don't overthink it.






Awesome

Bulk manage alt text for images with intelligent suggestions, frontend patching, page builder and WooCommerce support.

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