IMG A11Y
Adds fields for decorative image marking, long descriptions, and accessibility prompts to the WordPress media editor. Validates on post save to ensure all images meet accessibility requirements.
★ 9stars
18release downloads
≈10active sites
2forks
Install
The author publishes release zips, so WP-CLI can install straight from GitHub:
wp plugin install https://github.com/webdevstudios/img-a11y/releases/download/1.1.0/img-a11y.zipDeclares an update source (https://github.com/robertdevore/img-a11y/), so updates arrive through the plugin's own updater.
From the readme
IMG A11Y
IMG A11Y is a free WordPress® plugin that enhances image accessibility by adding fields for decorative image marking and accessibility prompts to the WordPress® media editor.
It validates images on post save to ensure all images meet accessibility requirements, promoting better compliance with web accessibility standards.
Features
- Decorative Image Marking: Add a checkbox in the media editor to mark images as decorative, indicating they do not require alt text.
- Alt Text Enforcement: Prevent saving posts or media if images are missing alt text and are not marked as decorative.
- Gutenberg and Classic Editor Support: Works seamlessly with both Gutenberg and Classic WordPress® editors.
- Admin Accessibility Overview: Provides an admin page listing images without alt text and offers statistics on image accessibility compliance.
- Automatic Updates: Integrated with GitHub for automatic updates of the plugin.
Installation
1. Download the Plugin: Clone or download the plugin files from the GitHub repository.
2. Upload to WordPress®:
- Via Admin Dashboard:
1. Navigate to Plugins Add New.
2. Click Upload Plugin.
3. Choose the img-a11y.zip f
Read the full README on GitHub →
Releases
| Tag | Published | Asset | Downloads |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1.0 | May 16, 2025 | img-a11y.zip | 8 |
| 1.0.1 | Feb 4, 2025 | img-a11y.zip | 10 |
| 1.0.0 | Dec 13, 2024 | — | — |
Active-site estimate ≈10 comes from the median of recent superseded releases. Method.