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AI Alt Text Builder

by RankPilotAI

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Description

AI Alt Text Builder generates concise, descriptive ALT text for images in the Media Library using RankPilotAI.
This helps you improve both accessibility and image SEO in a few clicks.

Highlights

  • One-click “Generate with AI” button on Media Library items and the attachment edit screen
  • Automatically saves to _wp_attachment_image_alt
  • Built-in ALT-length score badge (0–100) and a sortable Media Library column
  • Bulk generation from the Media screen actions
  • Language selector (English, Deutsch, Français, Español, Türkçe, or custom)
  • Model choice (GPT-4o-mini, GPT-4.1, GPT-4o)
  • Token-based usage via RankPilotAI (free tier available)

External services

This plugin connects to RankPilotAI’s API to generate ALT text and to fetch token status.

What is sent and when

  • On explicit user actions only (Generate button or Bulk): image URL, file name, current ALT (if any), selected model, selected language, site URL and domain, plugin slug, and your Site Token.
  • On token-status checks in the settings page: Site Token, site URL and domain, and a minimal request context.

Why it is sent

  • To generate the requested ALT text and return it to your Media Library item
  • To authorize usage and show your remaining balance

Endpoints

  • https://rankpilotai.com/wp-json/rankpilotai/v1/alt-text
  • https://rankpilotai.com/wp-json/rankpilotai/v1/alt-batch
  • https://rankpilotai.com/wp-json/rankpilotai/v1/token-info

Provider

RankPilotAI (Terms of Service: https://rankpilotai.com/terms-and-conditions, Privacy Policy: https://rankpilotai.com/privacy-policy)

  1. Upload and activate the plugin.
  2. Go to AI Alt Text Builder Site Key Management and paste your Site Key from RankPilotAI.
  3. (Optional) Pick your model & language in Alt-Text Settings and save.
  4. Open Media Library or an attachment and click Generate with AI.
  1. Media modal with <strong>Generate with AI</strong>

    Media modal with Generate with AI

  2. Attachment edit screen — button + score badge

    Attachment edit screen — button + score badge

  3. Settings → <strong>Site Key</strong> & <strong>Usage Overview</strong>

    Settings → Site Key & Usage Overview

  4. Settings → <strong>Alt-Text Language</strong> & <strong>Model</strong>

    Settings → Alt-Text Language & Model

Is there a free plan?

Yes. A limited free tier is available. Higher tiers provide more tokens and additional models.

Does it overwrite my existing ALT texts?

Only when you click Generate for a given image (or run a bulk action). It writes to WordPress’ standard _wp_attachment_image_alt field.

What languages are supported?

English, German, French, Spanish, Turkish — plus Other/Custom. Enter any language name and we’ll pass it to the generator.

Will it change image file names or titles?

No. It only sets the ALT text and stores a score _aatb_score meta (for the badge/column).

Does it work with other media/SEO plugins?

Yes. ALT text is a core WordPress field, so other plugins and themes will read it normally.

A surprisingly handy ALT text tool

By ash73 on November 26, 2025

I started using ai alt text builder 2 days ago and it honestly made my life easier. One click and it writes clean, descriptive alt text that ACTUALLY makes sense. The score badge is a nice touch, and the bulk generation saved me so much time. I also love that I can pick the language. Overall, it just works and does exactly what you need. After trying 20 different plugins, I finally found my favorite!

1.0.7

  • UI: Redesigned settings page with modern card-based layout, gradient header, improved navigation and responsive design.
  • UI: Settings header now displays the official AI Alt Text Builder logo.
  • UI: Modernized admin CSS for generate button and score badges.

1.0.6

  • Maintenance: minor version consistency updates and small documentation/copy cleanup. No functional changes.

1.0.5

  • Maintenance: minor version consistency updates and small documentation/copy cleanup. No functional changes.

1.0.4

  • Tested up to WordPress 6.9.

1.0.3

  • New installs start with an empty Site Key field instead of a random generated key.

1.0.2

  • Tweak: removed extra “View details” link on the Plugins screen and synced short description. No functional changes.

1.0.1

  • Tweak: Updated short description and plugin listing copy. No functional changes.

1.0.0

  • Initial public release: one-click ALT generation + “Alt Score” badge.
  • Normalized usage overview: Remaining = Plan Limit − Global Usage (matches RankPilotAI account dashboard).
  • Language selector and prompt improvements.
  • New settings UI, bulk actions polish and sortable “Alt Score” column.
  • Stability and compatibility tweaks on admin screens.
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