Plugin info

Total downloads: 77
Active installs: 0
Total reviews: 0
Average rating: 0
Support threads opened: 0
Support threads resolved: 0 (0%)
Available in: 1 language(s)
Contributors: 1
Last updated: 9/30/2025 (102 days ago)
Added to WordPress: 9/30/2025 (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

Maintained • Last updated 102 days ago

50/100

Is Smart Image Alt Text abandoned?

Likely maintained (last update 102 days ago).

Compatibility

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

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Description

Smart Image Alt Text is a lightweight, simple WordPress plugin that automatically generates alt text for images when uploaded.

Key Features:
* Automatically fills alt text for images without manual input.
* Uses the post title first, then falls back to the filename if the title is empty.
* Improves website SEO and accessibility.
* Works with all standard WordPress image uploads.
* Fully compliant with WordPress.org coding standards.
* Future-proof and ready for translations.

Installation

  1. Upload the ‘smart-image-alt-text’ folder to the ‘/wp-content/plugins/’ directory.
  2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
  3. Upload an image to your media library. Alt text will be automatically filled.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I overwrite existing alt text?

Yes, you can. The plugin only automatically fills alt text when the field is empty. If you later decide to change or add custom alt text, you can always go to your WordPress Media Library and manually edit the alt text for any image. The plugin will not overwrite your manual changes.

Does it work with all image types?

Yes, it works with JPEG, PNG, GIF, WebP, and all standard WordPress image types.

What if my filename is not very descriptive? (e.g., IMG_1234.jpg)

The plugin’s primary goal is to provide a fallback to avoid empty alt tags. While it will use IMG_1234 as a fallback, it’s a good practice to rename your image files before uploading them for better SEO. For example, my-new-puppy.jpg would result in the alt text “My new puppy.”

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Screenshots

  1. Shows the Media Library interface where alt text is automatically generated.

    Shows the Media Library interface where alt text is automatically generated.

  2. Demonstrates an image with its alt text filled in, showcasing the plugin's functionality.

    Demonstrates an image with its alt text filled in, showcasing the plugin's functionality.

Changelog

1.1.1

  • Initial public release.
  • Automatically fills alt text from the post title or filename.
  • Improved code readability and function prefixing for better uniqueness.
  • Wrapped filter hook inside ‘plugins_loaded’ for safer execution.