The Product Image & Alt Text Renamer plugin allows administrators to rename image filenames and edit Alt text directly in the WordPress admin area under the Media menu. It updates both server files and database (including postmeta and GUID) to maintain compatibility with WooCommerce products, which use attachment IDs. The plugin supports WordPress Multisite and includes full internationalization (i18n) for easy translation.

Features include category filtering, search functionality, pagination, bulk editing, SEO validation, and secure admin-only access. This makes it easier to improve SEO and accessibility without breaking product image links.

Key Features

Rename image filenames without affecting WooCommerce product links.
Update Alt text for better SEO and accessibility with validation.
Bulk edit filenames and Alt text for multiple images.
Filter images by WooCommerce product categories.
Search images by filename.
Pagination for browsing large image libraries.
Admin-only access with nonce security.
Multisite compatibility with per-site settings.
Logging of changes with undo functionality.
Automatic filename sanitizing (e.g., replace spaces with hyphens).
Full i18n support for translations (e.g., Norwegian).

Privacy Policy

This plugin does not collect or store any personal data. All operations (renaming, Alt text updates) are performed on your server and database, with no external API calls.

Installation

Upload the product-image-alt-text-renamer folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory.
Activate the plugin through the Plugins menu in WordPress (network-activate for Multisite).
Navigate to Media > Rename Images in the admin menu.
Use the category filter, search, or pagination to find images, then edit filenames and Alt text as needed.
For translations, place .po/.mo files in the languages/ folder (e.g., product-image-alt-text-renamer-nb_NO.mo).

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this plugin affect site performance?

No. The plugin only runs in the WordPress admin area. Visitors to your site will not notice any changes.

Will it break my WooCommerce product images?

No. The plugin updates both the file and the database to keep product image links intact.

Can I rename images not linked to WooCommerce?

Yes. The plugin works with all Media Library images, but filtering is optimized for WooCommerce product categories.

Why did the confirmation change from popup to toast?

Version 1.0.4 replaced popup alerts with toast notifications for a less intrusive user experience.

How can I translate the plugin?

The plugin is fully internationalized. Use the provided .pot file in the languages/ folder to create translations (e.g., for Norwegian) using tools like Poedit.

Does it work with Multisite?

Yes, version 1.0.4 adds full Multisite support. Activate network-wide or per-site, and settings are site-specific.

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Screenshots

Admin page with filename and Alt text editing table, including bulk edit checkboxes.
Toast notification for save confirmation.
Filter by WooCommerce category and search by filename.

Changelog

1.0.4

Added toast notifications to replace popup alerts for better UX.
Fixed bug where alert showed “[object Object]” on save.
Added bulk editing for filenames and Alt text.
Added SEO validation column for Alt text.
Added automatic filename sanitizing (e.g., spaces to hyphens).
Added change log with undo functionality (new admin page).
Added Multisite compatibility with per-site settings.
Added full i18n support with .pot file for translations.
Reorganized plugin into modular file structure (assets/, includes/, languages/).
Updated documentation and FAQ for new features.

1.0.3

Added pagination to handle large image libraries.
Added footer with pagination links and image count display.
Updated CSS for consistent styling of pagination controls.

1.0.2

Minor bug fixes and improvements.

1.0

Initial release with filename renaming and Alt text editing.
Added category filtering and search features.
Implemented admin-only access and security measures.

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