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Better Media Library Fields

Displays extra columns (Alternative Text, Caption, Description, Permalink and File URL) in the media library view

By bradvin·Media·Free
4.9(7 reviews)
·90 active installs·Updated 11 years ago
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As of April 2026, Better Media Library Fields is a WordPress media plugin with 90 active installations and a 4.9/5 rating from 7 reviews. It has been downloaded 3.7K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 3.8+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2014. Last updated 11 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Safe SVG.

4.9/57 reviews
90active installs
3.7K+total downloads
12 yearssince 2014

Overview

Displays extra columns (Alternative Text, Caption, Description, Permalink and File URL) in the media library view. You can choose to hide or show these new columns using the Screen Options dropdown on the media library page.

There are no settings for this plugin. Simply activate and enjoy!

Read more about why we made this plugin over at fooplugins.com

Read full description on WordPress.org

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Ratings & Reviews

4.97 reviews
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Compatibility

WordPress3.8+ requiredTested up to 4.1.42
PHPfalse+ required

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Frequently Asked Questions

Changelog

1.0.0

  • Initial Relase. First version.
View full changelog on WordPress.org

Contributors

bradvinbradvinAdam W. WarnerAdam W. Warner
Plugin Info
Version
1.0.0
Last Updated
Jan 11, 2015
WP Requires
3.8+
Tested Up To
4.1.42
PHP Requires
false+
Active Installs
90
Downloads
3.7K+
Added
Jan 30, 2014
Business
Free

Tags

mediaimage altimage captionmedia library

Developer

B
bradvin
6 plugins0.0M+ total installs
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