Automatic image ALT attributes
v2.0by Dan · updated 10 years ago
Automatically generates ALT attributes in image HTML. Restoring WordPress < 4.7 functionality.
- Rank
- #6,375
- Up6 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 1,290
- 1K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 19K
- 18,984 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 8 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Automatic image ALT attributes at a glance
Automatic image ALT attributes is a WordPress plugin by Dan with 1K+ active installs, the #6,375 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 12 times, 21% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 8 reviews. Version 2.0 came out on Dec 29, 2016, more than 9 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.7.39. Among the 24 plugins tagged “alt”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2016.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats274 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Automatic image ALT attributes |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 27 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 7 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 1,292 · -4.6% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 1,292 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1,292 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1,289 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1,293 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1,289 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1,287 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1,290 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1,288 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1,289 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1,297 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1,293 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1,295 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1,354 |
Rank over time
#6,375 · up 8 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #6,375 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #6,381 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #6,390 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #6,384 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #6,379 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #6,395 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #6,391 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #6,387 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #6,394 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #6,392 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #6,369 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #6,385 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #6,389 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #6,383 |
Growth %
Average -0.36% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.23% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.15% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.31% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.15% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.23% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.15% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.08% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.62% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.31% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.15% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -4.36% |
Active installs band
1K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #6389 → #6379
- Tested up to 4.7.38 → 4.7.39
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★8 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.0
- Requires WordPress
- 4.7
- Tested up to
- 4.7.39
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Dec 29, 2016
- Last updated
- Dec 29, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Automatic image ALT attributes
How many websites use Automatic image ALT attributes?
Automatic image ALT attributes is active on 1K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #6,375 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Automatic image ALT attributes been downloaded?
18,984 times in total since 2016. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 12 times. See download stats
When was Automatic image ALT attributes last updated?
Version 2.0 came out on Dec 29, 2016 (9 years ago). See every release
Is Automatic image ALT attributes compatible with the latest WordPress?
Automatic image ALT attributes’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.7.39, 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.
Does Automatic image ALT attributes have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Automatic image ALT attributes. See its security record
Is Automatic image ALT attributes still maintained?
Its last release was 9 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Automatic image ALT attributes have?
5.0 out of 5 from 8 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Automatic image ALT attributes?
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Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
8 reviews
- 5 stars: 8 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 1,290 |
| Reported installs | 1K+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 8 |
| Total downloads | 19K |
| Author | Dan |
| First released | Dec 29, 2016 |
| Version | 2.0 |
| Requires WP | 4.7 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Dec 29, 2016 |
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