ALT for images
v1.0by TrueFalse · updated 14 years ago
Automatic insertion of alt attribute header-based embedded image.
- Rank
- #23,804
- Down2 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 35
- 30+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 3.8K
- 3,775 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
ALT for images at a glance
ALT for images is a WordPress plugin by TrueFalse with 30+ active installs, the #23,804 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 20% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0 came out on Nov 22, 2012, more than 13 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.4.2. Among the 207 plugins tagged “html”, it ranks #67. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats52 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | ALT for images |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 35 · +6.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 35 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 35 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 33 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 33 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 33 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 34 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 34 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 34 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 33 |
Rank over time
#23,804 · up 634 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #23,804 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #23,802 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #24,006 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #24,304 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #24,402 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #24,146 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #24,263 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #24,303 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #23,981 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #24,089 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #24,266 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #24,438 |
Growth %
Average +0.49% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +2.94% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +1.51% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -2.94% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +3.03% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -2.94% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +3.03% |
Active installs band
30+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 30+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.4.2
- Tested up to
- 3.4.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Nov 22, 2012
- Last updated
- Nov 22, 2012
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about ALT for images
How many websites use ALT for images?
ALT for images is active on 30+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #23,804 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has ALT for images been downloaded?
3,775 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was ALT for images last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on Nov 22, 2012 (13 years ago).
Is ALT for images compatible with the latest WordPress?
ALT for images’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.4.2, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is ALT for images still maintained?
Its last release was 13 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does ALT for images have?
No one has reviewed ALT for images on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to ALT for images?
The plugins most like ALT for images, by the tags they share, are Simple Image Sizes (60K+), Image Watermark (40K+) and Auto Upload Images (20K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 35 |
| Reported installs | 30+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 3.8K |
| Author | TrueFalse |
| First released | Nov 22, 2012 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.4.2 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Nov 22, 2012 |
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