Auto Alt Image Meta

Auto Alt Image Meta automatically improves image accessibility and SEO by adding missing alt and title attributes at render time.

The plugin works instantly after activation and does not require you to update posts or pages. It dynamically injects attributes only when they are missing, ensuring existing manual values are never overwritten.

This approach is lightweight, safe, and matches how professional SEO and accessibility plugins operate.

How it works

• Scans images when a page is rendered
• Adds ALT and TITLE only if they are missing or empty

• Uses a smart priority system:

  1. Image title (Media Library)
  2. Human-readable filename (if valid)
  3. Post or page title (fallback)
• Ensures unique ALT text when multiple images exist
• Also supports Featured Images
• Makes no database changes

Why this approach is recommended

• No bulk updates required
• No risk of data loss
• Works for old and new content
• SEO-safe and accessibility-friendly
• Plugin can be disabled anytime without leaving permanent changes

Features

• Automatically adds missing ALT attributes
• Automatically adds missing TITLE attributes
• Works for images inside post/page content
• Works for featured images (post thumbnails)
• Smart detection to avoid hash or junk filenames
• Prevents duplicate ALT text on the same page
• Never overwrites existing values
• No settings page required
• No database writes
• Lightweight and fast

Future Releases

Planned enhancements for upcoming versions:

• Optional bulk tool to permanently save generated ALT text
• Developer hooks and filters for customization
• Smarter context detection using captions and headings
• Support for custom post types
• Advanced rules for decorative images
• Optional Pro features based on user feedback