Auto-populate Image ALT Tags from Media Library
v1.1by Taylor Callsen · updated 8 years ago
Automatically populates Alt and Title tags for images using the values set in the Media Library.
- Rank
- #34,577
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 15
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.2K
- 2,204 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Auto-populate Image ALT Tags from Media Library at a glance
Auto-populate Image ALT Tags from Media Library is a WordPress plugin by Taylor Callsen with 10+ active installs, the #34,577 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 50% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.1 came out on Mar 7, 2018, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.9.35. Among the 13 plugins tagged “img”, it ranks #9. It was first released in 2018.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 12, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats33 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Auto-populate Image ALT Tags from Media Library |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 15 · -11.8% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 11, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 10, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 17 |
Rank over time
#34,577 · down 1,099 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 11, 2026 | #34,577 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #34,636 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #34,271 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #33,601 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #34,365 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #33,407 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #33,614 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #33,934 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #33,478 |
Growth %
Average -0.83% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 11, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 10, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -3.13% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +6.67% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -6.25% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +6.67% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -11.77% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 11, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 10, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Tested up to 4.9.34 → 4.9.35
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1
- Requires WordPress
- 4.7.5
- Tested up to
- 4.9.35
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Feb 23, 2018
- Last updated
- Mar 7, 2018
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Auto-populate Image ALT Tags from Media Library
How many websites use Auto-populate Image ALT Tags from Media Library?
Auto-populate Image ALT Tags from Media Library is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #34,577 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Auto-populate Image ALT Tags from Media Library been downloaded?
2,204 times in total since 2018. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Auto-populate Image ALT Tags from Media Library last updated?
Version 1.1 came out on Mar 7, 2018 (8 years ago).
Is Auto-populate Image ALT Tags from Media Library compatible with the latest WordPress?
Auto-populate Image ALT Tags from Media Library’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.9.35, 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 Auto-populate Image ALT Tags from Media Library still maintained?
Its last release was 8 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Auto-populate Image ALT Tags from Media Library have?
No one has reviewed Auto-populate Image ALT Tags from Media Library on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Auto-populate Image ALT Tags from Media Library?
The plugins most like Auto-populate Image ALT Tags from Media Library, by the tags they share, are Menu Image, Icons made easy (100K+), Image Widget (100K+) and reSmush.it (100K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 15 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 2.2K |
| Author | Taylor Callsen |
| First released | Feb 23, 2018 |
| Version | 1.1 |
| Requires WP | 4.7.5 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Mar 7, 2018 |
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