Title: AI Alt Text Builder
Author: RankPilotAI
Published: <strong>November 24, 2025</strong>
Last modified: May 21, 2026

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# AI Alt Text Builder

 By [RankPilotAI](https://profiles.wordpress.org/rankpilotai/)

[Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/ai-alt-text-builder.1.0.10.zip)

 * [Details](https://twd.wordpress.org/plugins/ai-alt-text-builder/#description)
 * [Reviews](https://twd.wordpress.org/plugins/ai-alt-text-builder/#reviews)
 *  [Installation](https://twd.wordpress.org/plugins/ai-alt-text-builder/#installation)
 * [Development](https://twd.wordpress.org/plugins/ai-alt-text-builder/#developers)

 [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/ai-alt-text-builder/)

## Description

AI Alt Text Builder generates concise, descriptive ALT text for images in the Media
Library.
 Works immediately after install: start a free trial (25 tokens, no API
key needed), use your own OpenAI API key for unlimited generations, or upgrade to
Pro for bulk, auto-generate, and more.

### Highlights

 * **Works instantly** – no registration required, 25 free tokens on first use
 * **BYOK mode** – use your own OpenAI API key for unlimited single image generations
 * 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
 * **Pro:** Bulk generation, auto-generate on upload, all languages, all models,
   custom prompts
 * Language selector (English, Deutsch, Francais, Espanol, Turkce, or custom)
 * Model choice (GPT-4.1 Mini, GPT-4.1, GPT-4o)

### External services

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

### What is sent and when

 * **Trial mode:** Site URL is sent to RankPilotAI for registration. Image URL is
   sent to RankPilotAI for processing.
 * **BYOK mode:** Image URL is sent directly to OpenAI’s API using your own API 
   key. Nothing is sent to RankPilotAI.
 * **Pro mode:** Image URL, file name, current ALT, selected model, language, site
   URL, domain, plugin slug, and Site Token are sent to RankPilotAI.
 * On token-status checks in the settings page (Pro mode only): Site Token, site
   URL and domain.

### 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 (Pro mode)
 * To register and track trial token usage (Trial mode)

### Endpoints

 * https://rankpilotai.com/wp-json/rankpilotai/v1/alt-text (Pro)
 * https://rankpilotai.com/wp-json/rankpilotai/v1/alt-batch (Pro bulk)
 * https://rankpilotai.com/wp-json/rankpilotai/v1/token-info (Pro)
 * https://rankpilotai.com/wp-json/rankpilotai/v1/trial-register (Trial)
 * https://rankpilotai.com/wp-json/rankpilotai/v1/trial-alt (Trial)
 * https://api.openai.com/v1/chat/completions (BYOK – direct to OpenAI)

### Providers

 * RankPilotAI (Terms: https://rankpilotai.com/terms-and-conditions, Privacy: https://
   rankpilotai.com/privacy-policy)
 * OpenAI (BYOK mode only – Terms: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use, Privacy:
   https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy)

## Screenshots

 * [[
 * Media modal with **Generate with AI**
 * [[
 * Attachment edit screen — button + score badge
 * [[
 * Settings  **Site Key** & **Usage Overview**
 * [[
 * Settings  **Alt-Text Language** & **Model**
 * [[
 * [[

## Installation

 1. Upload and activate the plugin.
 2. Go to **AI Alt Text Builder** in the admin menu.
 3. Choose your mode:
 4.  * **Free Trial** – Click “Start Free Trial” for 25 free tokens (no registration
       needed)
     * **Own API Key** – Enter your OpenAI API key for unlimited single image generations
     * **Pro** – Enter your RankPilotAI Site Key for full features
 5. Open **Media  Library** or an **attachment** and click **Generate with AI**.

## FAQ

### Do I need to register or create an account?

No. The free trial starts instantly with one click. For BYOK mode, just paste your
OpenAI API key.

### Is there a free plan?

Yes. 25 free tokens are included. After that, use your own OpenAI API key (unlimited,
free) or upgrade to Pro.

### 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.

## Reviews

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s=60&d=retro&r=g)

### 󠀁[Works flawlessly](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/works-flawlessly-218/)󠁿

 [uludagv](https://profiles.wordpress.org/uludagv/) April 27, 2026

bulk generate worked flawlessly. quality output, thx

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s=60&d=retro&r=g)

### 󠀁[A surprisingly handy ALT text tool](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/a-surprisingly-handy-alt-text-tool/)󠁿

 [ash73](https://profiles.wordpress.org/ash73/) 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!

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## Contributors & Developers

“AI Alt Text Builder” is open source software. The following people have contributed
to this plugin.

Contributors

 *   [ RankPilotAI ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/rankpilotai/)

[Translate “AI Alt Text Builder” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/ai-alt-text-builder)

### Interested in development?

[Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/ai-alt-text-builder/),
check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/ai-alt-text-builder/),
or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/ai-alt-text-builder/)
by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/ai-alt-text-builder/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss).

## Changelog

#### 1.0.10

 * Compatibility: tested up to WordPress 7.0.
 * Maintenance: minor housekeeping and copy cleanup. No functional changes.

#### 1.0.9

 * NEW: Three-mode system – Trial (25 free tokens), BYOK (your own OpenAI key), 
   Pro (RankPilotAI).
 * NEW: Plugin works immediately after install with zero-friction free trial.
 * NEW: BYOK mode – unlimited single image generations using your own OpenAI API
   key.
 * NEW: Auto-generate alt text on image upload (Pro feature).
 * NEW: Redesigned settings page with mode selection, feature comparison table, 
   and Pro feature indicators.
 * Bulk generation and auto-generate are now Pro-only features.
 * Score badge and column hidden in BYOK mode.
 * Language and model selection locked to English/Mini in Trial and BYOK modes.

#### 1.0.8

 * Updated default AI model from GPT-4o-mini to GPT-4.1 Mini for improved quality
   and performance.
 * Backward compatibility maintained — existing GPT-4o-mini selections are automatically
   migrated.

#### 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.

## Meta

 *  Version **1.0.10**
 *  Last updated **2 weeks ago**
 *  Active installations **Fewer than 10**
 *  WordPress version ** 5.8 or higher **
 *  Tested up to **7.0**
 *  PHP version ** 7.4 or higher **
 *  Language
 * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/ai-alt-text-builder/)
 * Tags
 * [accessibility](https://twd.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/accessibility/)[Alt Text](https://twd.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/alt-text/)
   [images](https://twd.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/images/)[media library](https://twd.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/media-library/)
   [seo](https://twd.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/seo/)
 *  [Advanced View](https://twd.wordpress.org/plugins/ai-alt-text-builder/advanced/)

## Ratings

 5 out of 5 stars.

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## Contributors

 *   [ RankPilotAI ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/rankpilotai/)

## Support

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