Next-Gen WordPress
Image SEO powered by AI
Auto-optimize Filenames, Alt Text, Titles, Caption and Description for images of your entire WordPress Media Library. Boost your search engine rankings with best practice image SEO.
Built for Thousands of WP Sites Worldwide
Boost your image search engine rankings and AI search visibility while you focus on growing your WordPress business
Digital Agencies
Managing dozens of client websites becomes effortless when AI handles your WordPress image optimization, letting you deliver SEO-ready sites faster.
E-commerce Stores
Your WooCommerce and Easy Digital Downloads products deserve to be found. Boost organic traffic and sales as search engines discover your optimized images.
Photographers
Showcase your visual artistry while climbing Google Images rankings. Every portfolio piece becomes a searchable masterpiece with smart filename optimization.
Bloggers
Spend time creating content, not writing image descriptions. Our AI understands context and generates search-friendly captions that match your writing style.
News & Media
Breaking news waits for no one. Publish stories instantly while intelligent automation ensures every image meets accessibility and SEO standards.
Enterprises
Scale your WordPress multisite network confidently. Maintain brand consistency and SEO excellence across hundreds of sites with centralized AI optimization.
AND MORE…
Everything You Need to Increase Image Rankings
Powerful AI-driven features that automate image optimization and drive more organic traffic to your site
Filename OptimizationFree
Creating descriptive, SEO-friendly slugs
Automatically converts generic filenames like IMG_1234.jpg into descriptive, keyword-rich slugs like blue-running-shoe.jpg, giving search engines a powerful first clue about the image’s content.
ALT Text OptimizationFree
For core accessibility and SEO
Generates precise, descriptive alt text for every image, ensuring compliance with web accessibility (WCAG) standards and providing critical context that helps search engines understand and rank your images.
Title Text OptimizationFree
For accessibility and supplementary tooltip information
Optimizes the image title attribute to provide supplementary information, which creates a helpful tooltip when a user hovers over the image and can offer additional context to assistive technologies.
Why Each Image Field Matters for SEO
Understand the science behind image SEO and how each metadata field directly impacts your search rankings, accessibility compliance, and user engagement metrics.
Why Filename Optimization is More Critical Than Ever
In the AI era, search engines like Google use advanced vision algorithms to understand image content. With billions of images uploaded daily, strategic filename optimization has become crucial for standing out. While search engines using AI can identify objects, they still prioritize keyword-rich filenames that match search intent—making targeted optimization essential for ranking on your specific terms.
SEO Impact in 2026
- First Ranking Signal: Filenames are indexed before image analysis—your first opportunity to tell search engines what you want to rank for
- Competitive Edge: With search engines using AI to understand images, keyword-targeted filenames help you outrank competitors for specific search terms
- Search Intent Matching: Descriptive filenames aligned with your target keywords dramatically improve Google Image Search rankings
- Semantic SEO: AI matches filename context with page content—coherent optimization across all fields amplifies rankings
Before & After Example
src="IMG_3847.jpg"src="ergonomic-standing-desk-home-office-2026.jpg"Why ALT Text is Your Most Powerful Ranking Signal
Despite search engines using AI to “see” images, alt text remains the #1 signal for telling search engines exactly what you want to rank for. With millions of similar images competing for rankings, strategically crafted alt text aligned with your target keywords is the difference between page 1 and invisibility. Search engines prioritize human-written context over AI interpretation—making this your most critical optimization field.
Strategic Importance in the AI Era
- Keyword Targeting: While search engines using AI recognize objects, alt text tells them your specific angle—”affordable standing desk” vs “luxury executive desk”
- Competitive Differentiation: For visually similar images, keyword-optimized alt text determines who ranks first for valuable search terms
- Accessibility + SEO: WCAG compliance is now a ranking factor—optimized alt text serves both users and search algorithms
- Context Authority: Search engines cross-reference alt text with page content to validate relevance and boost topical authority
Before & After Example
alt="product"alt="Ergonomic standing desk with adjustable height,
cable management, and spacious work surface
for home office productivity"Title Text: The Secondary Ranking Signal Search Engines Value
While alt text is primary, title attributes provide search engines with additional semantic context. In an era where search engines use AI to analyze every signal, title text offers a second opportunity to reinforce your target keywords and demonstrate content depth. Search algorithms interpret consistent messaging across alt and title as authority—sites that optimize both fields consistently outrank those that don’t.
Strategic SEO Value Beyond UX
- Keyword Reinforcement: Repeating target terms across alt and title text signals topical focus to search algorithms without keyword stuffing
- Long-Tail Opportunities: Use title text for secondary keywords and variations—capture more search queries per image
- Engagement Metrics: Descriptive tooltips increase hover time and interaction—positive user signals that boost rankings
- Semantic Coherence: Search engines analyze title-alt-content alignment—comprehensive optimization proves relevance and expertise
Before & After Example
title="image"title="Premium Standing Desk - Home Office
Furniture | 2026 Model"Captions: The Visible SEO Layer Search Engines Trust Most
While search engines using AI can analyze images, visible captions carry more weight because they’re human-written content users actually read. Search algorithms prioritize on-page text over metadata—making captions your highest-authority signal. With users reading captions 300% more than body copy, optimized captions deliver both engagement metrics and keyword relevance that dramatically boost rankings.
Why Captions Outperform Hidden Metadata
- Visible Authority: Search engines weight on-page content higher than hidden attributes—captions combine SEO power with user engagement
- Engagement Signals: High caption readership = longer page time + lower bounce rates—both critical ranking factors in 2026
- Natural Keyword Density: Captions let you include target terms in visible, readable context—avoiding the keyword stuffing penalty
- Social SEO: When images are shared, captions travel with them—expanding your keyword footprint across platforms
Before & After Example
Caption: Product imageCaption: Transform your workspace with our electric
standing desk featuring height-adjustable controls,
spacious work surface, and integrated cable management.Descriptions: Deep Metadata for Maximum Topical Authority
While search engines using AI can analyze images, comprehensive descriptions demonstrate expertise and topical depth that algorithms reward. In the competitive AI era, detailed metadata differentiates authoritative content from surface-level posts. Description fields let you include extensive keyword variations, technical specifications, and contextual details that reinforce your target search terms across multiple semantic layers—creating the depth signals that rank pages higher.
How Descriptions Amplify Your SEO Strategy
- Topical Authority: Comprehensive descriptions signal expertise to search algorithms—sites with detailed metadata consistently outrank thin content
- Long-Tail Coverage: Include keyword variations, synonyms, and related terms—capture search traffic from dozens of related queries per image
- Attachment Page SEO: WordPress creates dedicated pages for media attachments—optimized descriptions turn these into rankable landing pages
- Schema Markup Ready: Detailed descriptions populate structured data fields that enhance rich results and knowledge graph inclusion
Before & After Example
Description: (empty)Description: Premium electric standing desk designed for
modern home offices and remote workspaces. Features smooth
height adjustment (28-48 inches), solid bamboo desktop
(60x30 inches), memory presets for multiple users, and
built-in cable management. Perfect for ergonomic workspace
setup, reducing back pain, and improving productivity.
Supports up to 300 lbs. 2026 model with 5-year warranty.Complete Image SEO Optimization
All the features you need to optimize images following Google’s best practices for search visibility
Single Image OptimizationFree
Optimize images one at a time directly from your WordPress media library with AI-powered SEO for precise, high-quality results.
Essential Image FieldsFree
Optimize the most important fields: Filename, Alt Text, and Title — the core metadata that directly impacts search rankings and accessibility.
AI Keyword GenerationFree
Automatically generate relevant keywords for your images and manually edit them to perfectly align with your content strategy.
Manual EditingFree
Preview and manually refine all AI-generated metadata before applying changes, ensuring complete control over your image SEO.
Adjustable SEO ScoringFree
View real-time SEO scores for each image with adjustable scoring parameters to understand optimization quality and measure impact.
Powerful AI ModelsFree
Choose from Gemini 2.5 Flash, GPT-4o mini, or Claude 3.5 Haiku with custom AI prompts to fine-tune responses for your specific needs.
Multiple LanguagesFree
Generate optimized metadata in English, Spanish, French, German, and more for multilingual websites and global reach.
Post Type FilterFree
Optimize images per post type: Media Library, Posts, and Pages — target specific content areas for efficient optimization workflows.
API Usage DashboardFree
Keep complete API cost overview with detailed usage tracking and analytics to monitor spending and optimize budget.
Detailed ChangelogFree
See exactly what changed — before and after every optimization with comprehensive changelog tracking for full transparency.
Regular UpdatesFree
Automatic updates with new features, AI model improvements, and security patches — always stay ahead with the latest technology.
Simple, Transparent Pricing
Choose the plan that fits your needs
Personal
Single-site license – ideal for personal blogs or small corporate websites
Freelancer
License for up to 10 sites – ideal for freelancers and developers
Agency
Unlimited Sites – ideal for digital agencies and corporations
Detailed Feature Comparison
See exactly what you get with each plan
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| Claude 3.5 Haiku | ||||
| Claude 3.7 Sonnet | ||||
| Claude Opus 4 | ||||
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| Elementor | ||||
| WPBakery | ||||
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| Get Free | Get Personal | Get Freelancer | Get Agency | |
SEO Scoring System
Our scoring system evaluates images based on Google's SEO best practices. Each component contributes to a total score of 100 points. The scoring weights are fully adjustable in the WordPress backend to match your unique project and strategy needs.
Alt Text
35% Weight
- Most important for accessibility & SEO
- Optimal: 50-125 chars (10-16 words)
Title Text
25% Weight
- Optional tooltip text
- Optimal: 40-60 chars (6-10 words)
Filename
15% Weight
- SEO-friendly format with hyphens
- Optimal: 40-60 chars (3-6 words)
Keyword Placement
15% Weight
- Keywords in alt, title, and filename
- Improves SEO relevance
Content Uniqueness
10% Weight
- Non-duplicate content
- Avoids SEO penalties
Scoring Criteria
How We Score
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1Presence
Base points for having the attribute
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2Quality
Points for optimal length & relevance
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3Penalties
Deductions for issues
Built on Industry-Leading Best Practices
Our optimization strategies follow proven methodologies from the world's most trusted SEO authorities
Google Search Central
Official image SEO guidelines directly from Google's Search documentation, ensuring your images meet their quality standards.
Learn MoreAhrefs
Research-backed SEO strategies from one of the industry's leading tools, trusted by marketing professionals worldwide.
Learn MoreSemrush
Data-driven optimization techniques from the comprehensive SEO platform used by Fortune 500 companies.
Learn MoreWe don’t guess. Every optimization feature is built on verified best practices from Google, Ahrefs, and Semrush, ensuring your images are optimized exactly how search engines expect them to be.
Detailed Sources & Research
Explore the comprehensive research and official documentation that powers our image optimization strategies.
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Google Search Central – Image SEO Best Practices
Updated July 11, 2025 – Official guidance on descriptive filenames, alt text as the most important attribute, and avoiding keyword stuffing. Emphasizes describing images for users with a "people-first" approach.
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Google Consistent Image URLs Guidance
May 12, 2025 update – Use the same image URL wherever the same image appears to save crawl budget and improve indexing efficiency.
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Google Shows How To Use Alt Text For SEO
Sep 23, 2024 – John Mueller confirms alt text remains crucial even with AI vision. Context-specific alt text helps Google understand why an image is used on a page.
searchenginejournal.com
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Ahrefs – Comprehensive On-Page SEO Checklist 2024
Mar 28, 2024 – Emphasizes short, descriptive, relevant filenames and alt text. Aligns with Google's guidance on using appropriate keywords naturally.
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Search Engine Journal – 12 Important Image SEO Tips
Aug 30, 2024 – Comprehensive guide covering descriptive filenames, SEO-friendly alt text, and balancing keywords with genuine description. Warns against keyword stuffing.
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Semrush – What Is Alt Text? Why It Matters & How to Write It
Jul 14, 2025 – Detailed guide with SEO and accessibility perspectives. Recommends under 125 characters, being descriptive and specific, including relevant keywords naturally.
semrush.com
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Google Image Title Attributes For Ranking
John Mueller indicates title tags have minimal SEO impact but can be used for user experience (tooltips on hover).
seroundtable.com
Image SEO Best Practices Summary
Our comprehensive research has identified these key optimization principles based on the latest search engine guidelines
Alt Text (Most Important)
- Primary ranking factor for Google Images
- Keep concise: 50-125 characters (10-16 words)
- Describe images for users, not search engines
- Include relevant keywords naturally, avoid stuffing
- Don't use "image of" or "picture of" prefixes
Filenames
- Use descriptive, keyword-rich names
- Optimal: 40-60 characters (3-6 words)
- Use hyphens to separate words, not underscores
- Lowercase letters only
- Avoid generic names (DSC, IMG, image + numbers)
Title Attributes
- Minimal SEO impact per Google's John Mueller
- Use for user experience (tooltip on hover)
- Keep shorter than alt text: 40-60 characters
- Don't duplicate alt text content
- Optional but recommended for completeness
Technical Best Practices
- Use consistent URLs for the same image across your site
- Saves crawl budget and improves indexing efficiency
- Context matters: surrounding text affects image relevance
- Write unique alt text for each image's specific context
- Avoid common generic descriptions
2024-2026 Updates: Google emphasizes a “people-first” approach – describe images naturally for users while incorporating relevant keywords. The algorithm rewards useful, information-rich content over keyword-stuffed metadata.
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Download from WordPress.org or purchase Pro. Install and activate like any WordPress plugin.
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Main Dashboard Overview
Comprehensive Image Overview
Get a complete bird's-eye view of all your images and their SEO status.
- View total images, optimized count, and pending items
- Quick filters for missing alt text, titles, or captions
- One-click bulk optimization for all pending images
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about WPGen3 plugins
If you have a media-heavy site with lots of images (photography, e-commerce, portfolios), start with AI Image SEO. If your focus is content marketing with blog posts and pages, go with AI Meta SEO. For complete SEO coverage, get both with our bundle and save 20%!
Yes! Both plugins are designed to work seamlessly together. They share the same AI infrastructure and have a consistent interface, making it easy to manage all your SEO optimization from WordPress.
Absolutely! Both plugins have free versions available on WordPress.org. Test the AI optimization quality, explore the interface, and see the results. Plus, all Pro purchases come with a 30-day money-back guarantee.
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