AltTag CSV Importer
AltTag CSV Importer is a WordPress plugin that lets you update image alt tags in bulk from a CSV import. It provides a preview of CSV data, an AJAX-powered progress bar, and an undo option to revert changes. The polished, fixed-width admin UI includes consistent thumbnail sizes and a responsive tabl
AltTag CSV Importer is a WordPress plugin that lets you update image alt tags in bulk from a CSV import. It provides a preview of CSV data, an AJAX-powered progress bar, and an undo option to revert changes. The polished, fixed-width admin UI includes consistent thumbnail sizes and a responsive table layout to ensure a professional look on any screen.
A lightweight plugin that sets alt descriptions from a CSV of image links and their alt text.
– Fully Automatic Settings – Doesn’t Overwrite Existing Description – Child Image Detection (One Alt per Image Size) – Snapshot of Existing and Undo Button Available – Super Fast Execution – No Intrusive Ads (a dismissible plugin notice only).
License
This plugin is licensed under the GPLv2 or later. For more information, visit https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html.
- 01Upload the entire plugin folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory.
- 02Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
- 03Navigate to the “Alt Tag Updater” admin page.
- 04Upload your CSV file (columns: image URL, alt text) to preview the data.
- 05Click “Confirm Import” to update the alt tags. Use the progress bar to track the operation.
- 06If necessary, click “Undo Last Import” to revert the changes.
Frequently asked questions.
What CSV format is required?
Each CSV row must contain two columns: the first column for the full image URL and the second for the desired alt text.
How does the plugin update alt tags?
It locates the attachment by matching the image URL (using WordPress’ attachment_url_to_postid() function) and updates its _wp_attachment_image_alt meta value.
