Discover the Missing Alt Checker: Your Indispensable Tool for Accessible and SEO-Friendly Images
Optimizing images on your website is not a luxury but a requirement. Not only for better search engine visibility but also to comply with international accessibility guidelines such as WCAG. With our Missing Alt Checker, you automatically find all missing alt attributes within your domain, get instant insight into the total number of missing alts, and effortlessly download a comprehensive PDF or CSV report. In this text, you’ll learn why alt attributes are essential, the SEO benefits they offer, how our tool works, and how to get started right away.
Why Alt Attributes Matter
- Accessibility for Everyone
Screen readers can’t interpret images. The alt text describes what the image shows or its function.
- SEO Optimization
Search engines read alt texts. Relevant keywords in alt attributes enhance organic visibility.
- Performance & Maintenance
Consistent alt texts prevent errors and improve loading times and site scalability.
SEO Benefits of Proper Alt Tags
- Google Images
Optimize alt texts to make your visuals more findable in Google Images.
- Long-Tail Queries
Specific alt texts (e.g., “red-leather-sofa-scandinavian-design”) attract high-quality traffic.
- Lower Bounce Rate
A better user experience because visitors understand what each image represents.
How the Missing Alt Checker Works
- Scan Start Page: Enter your URL and click “Check Alt Attributes.”
- Deep Crawl: The tool crawls internal links up to 2 levels deep.
- Detection: All
<img>elements without alt attributes are collected. - Summary & Report: Instant overview of total missing alts and pages, plus PDF and CSV export.
Key Features
- In-Depth Crawl of Internal Links
- Real-Time Summary of Results
- Detailed PDF Report
- CSV Export for Bulk Analysis
- Responsive Design
- No Installation or Signup
- Privacy-Respecting
Getting Started
- Enter your start URL (e.g., https://yourdomain.com).
- Click “Check Alt Attributes.”
- Review the summary of missing alts.
- Download your report in PDF or CSV.
- Implement fixes in your CMS or HTML templates.
FAQ
Why 2 levels deep? To ensure performance while still reaching key sections.
Does CSV export work in Excel and Google Sheets? Yes, files use semicolons and UTF-8 for smooth import.
Why Choose the Missing Alt Checker?
Completely free, browser-based tool optimized for speed and privacy. Available in over 40 languages with dynamic language selection and professional support.
With the Missing Alt Checker, you have a robust, user-friendly, and free solution to detect and fix missing alt attributes on your website. Immediately improve your site’s accessibility and SEO.