Plugin info

Total downloads: 376
Active installs: 0
Total reviews: 1
Average rating: 5
Support threads opened: 0
Support threads resolved: 0 (0%)
Available in: 1 language(s)
Contributors: 1
Last updated: 5/19/2025 (225 days ago)
Added to WordPress: 4/22/2025 (0 years old)
Minimum WordPress version: 5.0
Tested up to WordPress version: 6.8.3
Minimum PHP version: 7.4

Maintenance & Compatibility

Maintenance score

Stale • Last updated 225 days ago • 1 reviews

40/100

Is Altomatic abandoned?

Likely maintained (last update 225 days ago).

Compatibility

Requires WordPress: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.8.3
Requires PHP: 7.4

Languages

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Description

Altomatic is a 2-in-1 solution that combines image compression and automatic alt text generation to help you optimize your site with zero effort.

Using AI, Altomatic processes every new image you upload—compressing it into WebP/AVIF for better page speed and SEO—and automatically writes accurate, descriptive alt text to boost accessibility and search rankings.

This is the tool busy site owners and web developers have been waiting for. Whether you’re managing one large site or many client projects, Altomatic helps you streamline image management, save hours of manual work, and ensure your images are doing their job.

Key Features

Automatic Alt Text Generation
– Uses AI to generate relevant, descriptive alt text on image upload
– Helps improve accessibility and on-page SEO
– Supports multiple languages

Advanced Image Optimization
– Compress images automatically with smart algorithms
– Convert images to next-gen formats like WebP and AVIF
– Optimize responsive image variants (srcset)

Built for Speed and Simplicity
– Automatically processes new uploads in the background
– Bulk optimization tools for existing media
– Maintains original image quality while boosting performance

Customizable Settings
– Choose which image sizes to optimize
– Set preferred output formats
– Enable or disable features per your workflow
– Simple, intuitive settings panel in the WordPress admin

Configuration

  1. Sign up for a free account and get your API key at altomatic.ai
  2. Go to Settings > Altomatic
  3. Paste your API key and customize settings:
    • Select image sizes to optimize
    • Choose output formats (WebP/AVIF/original)
    • Enable automatic alt text generation
    • Configure responsive image settings

External Services

This plugin connects to the Altomatic API (https://api.altomatic.ai) to perform image optimization and alt text generation. Your images are uploaded only during processing and are never made public or shared.

See terms of use and privacy policy for more details.

Support & Contact

Installation

  1. In your WordPress dashboard, go to Plugins > Add New
  2. Search for “Altomatic”
  3. Click “Install Now” and then “Activate”

Or install manually:
1. Download the latest release from altomatic.ai/download
2. Upload the ZIP via WordPress or extract to /wp-content/plugins/
3. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the AI alt text work?

Altomatic uses AI to analyze each image and generate descriptive, SEO-friendly alt text automatically. This saves you time and ensures accessibility compliance.

Will it overwrite my originals?

No. The plugin preserves your original images and only creates optimized versions as needed.

What image types are supported?

Altomatic supports JPEG, PNG, and GIF, and converts them into WebP or AVIF formats with automatic browser fallback.

How are credits used?

Credits are used per image processed and can be monitored in the Altomatic settings panel. Manage your account at altomatic.ai/profile.

Is my data secure?

Yes. Images are transferred securely and temporarily stored only during the processing step. We do not store or share your media beyond what’s needed for delivery.

Review feed

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Screenshots

  1. Plugin dashboard showing optimization stats

    Plugin dashboard showing optimization stats

  2. Settings panel with configuration options

    Settings panel with configuration options

  3. Bulk optimization interface

    Bulk optimization interface

  4. Media Library image optimization controls

    Media Library image optimization controls

Changelog

1.0.5

  • Fix release

1.0.4

  • Added ability to set SEO keywords for ALT Text generation
  • Updated original format to be JPEG to match webapp functionalty
  • Improved error handling for image optimization

1.0.3

  • Moved inline scripts/styles to enqueued files
  • Replaced cURL dependency with wp_remote_get
  • Fixed media library format selection and API key validation bugs
  • Minor naming and code cleanup

1.0.2

  • Fixed uninstall process issue

1.0.1

  • WordPress best practices update: code cleanup, function prefixes

1.0.0

  • Initial release
  • AI alt text generation
  • Image compression (WebP, AVIF)
  • Bulk optimization
  • Responsive image support
  • Multi-language support