Title: A1 Local Media Alt Audit
Author: A1 Local
Published: <strong>September 26, 2026</strong>
Last modified: September 26, 2026

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# A1 Local Media Alt Audit

 By [A1 Local](https://profiles.wordpress.org/a1local/)

[Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/a1-local-media-alt-audit.1.0.1.zip)

 * [Details](https://wordpress.org/plugins/a1-local-media-alt-audit/#description)
 * [Reviews](https://wordpress.org/plugins/a1-local-media-alt-audit/#reviews)
 *  [Installation](https://wordpress.org/plugins/a1-local-media-alt-audit/#installation)
 * [Development](https://wordpress.org/plugins/a1-local-media-alt-audit/#developers)

 [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/a1-local-media-alt-audit/)

## Description

A1 Local Media Alt Audit adds a focused admin page under Media for reviewing image
attachment alt text.

It helps editors and site owners find image alt text that is:

 * Missing
 * Filename-like
 * Generic
 * OK

The plugin keeps the workflow manual. It does not auto-generate alt text, call remote
services, collect analytics, or claim accessibility compliance.

Features:

 * Paginated audit table for image attachments.
 * Status filter using local attachment metadata.
 * Attachment title, MIME type, dimensions, status, and current alt text.
 * Nonce-protected inline alt text update for one image at a time.
 * CSV export for the current filter through `admin-post.php`.
 * Local-only operation with no remote calls.

Built by [A1 Local](https://a1local.com.au/). Explore our [developer tools](https://a1local.com.au/developer-tools/)
or [contact us for product support](https://a1local.com.au/contact/).

### Privacy

A1 Local Media Alt Audit reads local WordPress attachment records and attachment
metadata. It does not create custom database tables, store plugin-owned settings,
call remote APIs, or transmit data off the site.

If a user updates alt text through the plugin, the new value is saved to WordPress
core attachment metadata under `_wp_attachment_image_alt`.

## Installation

 1. Upload the `a1-local-media-alt-audit` folder to `/wp-content/plugins/`.
 2. Activate A1 Local Media Alt Audit from the Plugins screen.
 3. Go to Media > Alt Audit.

## FAQ

### Does this plugin generate alt text?

No. It only audits existing attachment alt text and lets permitted users update 
it manually.

### Does this plugin guarantee accessibility compliance?

No. It is a workflow helper for reviewing image alt text. It does not guarantee 
WCAG, ADA, or any other accessibility compliance outcome.

### Does this plugin send data to A1 Local or any external service?

No. The plugin makes no remote calls and does not collect or transmit site data.

### Who can access the audit page?

Users with the `upload_files` capability can view the page. Updating an image also
requires permission to edit that attachment.

## Reviews

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## Contributors & Developers

“A1 Local Media Alt Audit” is open source software. The following people have contributed
to this plugin.

Contributors

 *   [ A1 Local ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/a1local/)

[Translate “A1 Local Media Alt Audit” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/a1-local-media-alt-audit)

### Interested in development?

[Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/a1-local-media-alt-audit/),
check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/a1-local-media-alt-audit/),
or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/a1-local-media-alt-audit/)
by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/a1-local-media-alt-audit/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss).

## Changelog

#### 1.0.1

 * Protect exported CSV text from being interpreted as spreadsheet formulas.
 * Preserve literal backslashes in saved alt text and quoted CSV values.
 * Restore the approved review fixes for enqueued styles, request sanitization and
   view nonces.
 * Confirm WordPress 7.1 compatibility and update the product support links.

#### 1.0.0

 * Initial release.

## Meta

 *  Version **1.0.1**
 *  Last updated **4 weeks ago**
 *  Active installations **Fewer than 10**
 *  WordPress version ** 6.0 or higher **
 *  Tested up to **7.1.3**
 *  PHP version ** 7.4 or higher **
 * Tags
 * [accessibility](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/accessibility/)[Alt Text](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/alt-text/)
   [images](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/images/)[media](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/media/)
   [seo](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/seo/)
 *  [Advanced View](https://wordpress.org/plugins/a1-local-media-alt-audit/advanced/)

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## Contributors

 *   [ A1 Local ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/a1local/)

## Support

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