Title: Alt Goblin Author: jimlaroche Published: April 15, 2026 Last modified: April 24, 2026 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/alt-goblin/assets/banner-772-250.png?rev=3506562) ![](https://ps.w.org/alt-goblin/assets/icon-256x256.png?rev=3506561) # Alt Goblin By [jimlaroche](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jimlaroche/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/alt-goblin.1.0.3.zip) * [Details](https://en-ca.wordpress.org/plugins/alt-goblin/#description) * [Reviews](https://en-ca.wordpress.org/plugins/alt-goblin/#reviews) * [Installation](https://en-ca.wordpress.org/plugins/alt-goblin/#installation) * [Development](https://en-ca.wordpress.org/plugins/alt-goblin/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/alt-goblin/) ## Description Alt Goblin is the “set it and forget it” way to keep your WordPress media library accessible and SEO-friendly. Once activated, it fits right into your existing workflow — no complicated setup, no new screens to learn. Just upload images like you normally would, and let Alt Goblin generate clear, descriptive alt text for you. Whether you’re managing a small blog or a media-heavy site, Alt Goblin helps you stay consistent without slowing you down. You can: * Generate or re-generate alt text directly inside the Media modal * Optionally guide output with comma-separated keywords * Automatically generate alt text on upload * Bulk process older images missing alt text * Track your free and paid credits from a simple dashboard Each generation uses 1 credit and 1 credit = 1 alt text. Free monthly credits are included, and additional credit packs are available if you need them. Install it. Activate it. Let it work in the background. ### Features * **True plug-and-play setup:** Activate and start generating immediately * **Works where you already work:** Built directly into the WordPress Media workflow * **Auto-generate on upload:** Fill alt text automatically as images are added * **Bulk cleanup mode:** Quickly process older images with missing alt text * **Keyword guidance (optional):** Add context when needed * **Simple credit dashboard:** See free, paid, and total credits at a glance * **Clear feedback & error handling:** Helpful messages if something needs attention * **Localization-ready:** Uses WordPress i18n functions and text domain `alt-goblin` ### Usage #### Generate alt text for a single image 1. Open an image in the Media Library attachment details/modal. 2. Click **Generate Alt Text** (or **Re-generate Alt Text**). 3. Optionally enable **Add keywords** and provide comma-separated keywords. 4. Save/update the attachment if needed. #### Bulk generation 1. Go to **Settings > Alt Goblin > Bulk Generation**. 2. Click **Start Bulk Generation**. 3. Monitor progress in real time. 4. Use **Stop Processing** if you want to pause after the current image finishes. Perfect for cleaning up older sites in just a few clicks. #### Credits 1. Go to **Settings > Alt Goblin > Credits**. 2. View free monthly, paid, and total remaining credits. 3. Purchase one-time credit packs if needed. 4. Add your API key under the **Settings** tab to activate paid credits. Free monthly credits are always used before paid credits. ### External Services This plugin connects to the Alt Goblin API (https://api.altgoblin.com) to generate alt text using AI. This is a third-party service operated by the plugin author. [Privacy policy](https://github.com/LarocheJ/alt-goblin-legal/blob/main/PRIVACY.md), [terms of service](https://github.com/LarocheJ/alt-goblin-legal/blob/main/TERMS.md). If you choose to purchase additional credits beyond the free monthly credits, this plugin also links to a Stripe-hosted checkout page (https://buy.stripe.com) to collect payment. [Stripe privacy policy](https://stripe.com/en-ca/privacy). The following data is transmitted to these services: * **On plugin activation:** Your site URL, used to register your site and issue a unique site token. * **On alt text generation:** A resized, base64-encoded version of the image, a prompt string, optional user-provided keywords, your site token, and your API key (if configured). * **On credit purchase:** You are redirected to a Stripe-hosted checkout page. The checkout link includes your email address as a prefilled parameter. ## Screenshots * [[ * Alt Goblin’s settings tab * [[ * Alt Goblin’s bulk generation tab * [[ * Alt Goblin’s credits tab * [[ * The WordPress attachment modal showing the generate alt text button ## Installation 1. Upload the `alt-goblin` folder to `/wp-content/plugins/`, or install through the WordPress plugin installer. 2. Activate the plugin in **Plugins > Installed Plugins**. 3. Go to **Settings > Alt Goblin**. 4. (Optional) Add your Alt Goblin API key to unlock paid credits. That’s it. You’re ready to go. ## FAQ ### Do I need an API key? No. Alt Goblin works out of the box using the free monthly plan. Add an API key only if you purchase paid credits. ### How many free credits are included? The free plan currently provides 25 credits per month. Resets on the first of every month. ### What images are processed in bulk mode? Bulk mode only processes images that are missing alt text. Images that already have alt text are skipped and no credits are used. ### Does this overwrite existing alt text? Single-image generation replaces the current value for that image. Bulk mode is designed to process only images without alt text. ### Is this compatible with classic and block editor workflows? Yes. Alt Goblin works inside WordPress admin media contexts and is independent of your theme or editor output. ## Reviews There are no reviews for this plugin. ## Contributors & Developers “Alt Goblin” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ jimlaroche ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jimlaroche/) [Translate “Alt Goblin” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/alt-goblin) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/alt-goblin/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/alt-goblin/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/alt-goblin/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/alt-goblin/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### 1.0.2 * Update support links #### 1.0.0 * March 23, 2026: Alt Goblin’s official realease! ## Meta * Version **1.0.3** * Last updated: **3 weeks ago** * Active installations: **Fewer than 10** * WordPress Version: ** 6.0 or higher ** * Tested up to: **6.9.4** * PHP Version: ** 7.4 or higher ** * Language * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/alt-goblin/) * Tags: * [accessibility](https://en-ca.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/accessibility/)[AI](https://en-ca.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/ai/) [Alt Text](https://en-ca.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/alt-text/)[images](https://en-ca.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/images/) * [Advanced View](https://en-ca.wordpress.org/plugins/alt-goblin/advanced/) ## Ratings No reviews have been submitted yet. 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