OpenStation vs Infy SEO – Image SEO Optimizer

wp-admin forgets. OpenStation doesn’t. You know the moment. You’re deep in a post and you need one image from the Media Library. You click over, find it, click back, and everything you had going is gone. Your scroll position, your half-typed thought, the three other things you had queued up in your head. That’s not a bug you hit. That’s the design. wp-admin shows you one screen at a time, and every navigation throws the last one away. It has worked this way since 2003, like a fridge that empties itself every time you close the door. WordPress has rebuilt almost everything else. The editor, the site editor, the patterns, the styles. The admin’s one-screen-at-a-time model is the layer nobody touched. OpenStation touches it. Install it and admin screens become draggable, resizable windows. Edit a post while the Media Library sits open next to it. Drag an image from one window straight into the other. Keep comments open in the corner. Reload the browser and your window layout — open pages, positions, sizes, and window states — comes back where you left it. OpenStation itself is free, GPL, and opt-in per user. One click in the admin bar turns it on for you. One click turns it off. Nobody else on your site sees anything change, and deactivating the plugin restores the classic admin exactly. No Core patches and no lock-in. Optional AI providers may charge for their service. Built and maintained by Automattic, the company behind WordPress.com, Jetpack, WooCommerce, and Tumblr. Work on more than one thing at once Admin pages open as windows, including pages added by most other plugins. Drag them, resize them, snap them, tile them, minimize them to a taskbar. The admin menu becomes a dock of icons. Two editors open at once is one click away. Never lose your place Moving between open windows leaves each page in place. Across reloads, OpenStation remembers your open pages, window positions, sizes and states, virtual desktops, and focus. Closing a window with unsaved changes warns you first. A desk you can actually put things on Drop posts, media, and links right onto the wallpaper. Sort them into folders. Trash them to a Trash that actually holds things. The stuff you’re working on this week can just sit out where you can see it. One desktop per job Virtual desktops, the way your operating system does them. One for writing. One for the store. One for comment triage. One for that redesign you keep poking at. Switch between them without closing anything. Find anything with Cmd+K The full WordPress command palette, plus slash commands from your plugins, all under one keystroke. Turn on the optional AI assistant and you can ask it things like “which post had the comment asking for the recipe?” and it searches your own content to answer. (Requires an AI provider configured in Settings → Connectors on WordPress 7.0+. Details under “External services” below.) See how your site fits together The Corkboard is an interactive, zoomable map of how your posts, pages, and products link to each other. Pan around it. Find the orphans. Find the hubs. Running a store? Orders, Products, Coupons, and Customers become browsable folders with stock and sale ribbons. Open a customer to see their lifetime spend and what they buy most. Follow a product to its buyers, or a coupon to who redeemed it. Make it yours Wallpapers, from color presets to animated scenes to your own photo. Live widgets pinned to the desktop: drafts, stats, recent comments, a focus timer. Uploadable desktop themes, including a built-in Legacy theme that brings the old WordPress blue back in one click. And Mio, a soft-body desk companion that drifts across your wallpaper and gets bumped around by your windows. Off by default. You’ll turn it on. For developers Extend OpenStation through documented PHP and JavaScript APIs. Register windows, icons, wallpapers, widgets, commands, and settings tabs through stable openstation_register_* PHP APIs and a typed JavaScript API; customize dock items through documented hooks; add AI tools with the WordPress Abilities API. Copy-paste examples live in the developer docs on GitHub. External services No external service is required for OpenStation’s desktop interface. The optional AI Assistant and two user-initiated enrichment features make the external requests described below. AI Assistant The optional AI Assistant sends data to the AI provider you configure in WordPress’s Settings → Connectors (for example OpenAI, Anthropic, or Google). Generation is routed through WordPress 7.0’s built-in AI Client, which supplies the credentials stored in Connectors. The plugin never handles an API key itself. With no provider configured in Connectors, no external AI requests are made. When the AI Assistant is enabled and a user invokes it (via Cmd+K or the slash-command palette): What is sent: the user’s prompt, the conversation history for the active session, and tool-call metadata. The plugin’s built-in tools (search_posts, search_pages, search_comments) run WordPress’s native keyword search and may include excerpts of the matching posts/pages/comments in tool results, which are then sent back to the provider as part of the agentic loop. When it is sent: on user-initiated AI requests, and (if an administrator enables “Score new comments with AI”) on comment-save hooks for spam analysis. Posts, pages, and taxonomy terms are not sent automatically. Why it is sent: to obtain model completions and tool-call decisions that drive the AI Assistant. Who provides the service: whichever provider you configured in Settings → Connectors. Which provider (and endpoint) receives the data depends entirely on that configuration. Review the chosen provider’s own terms and privacy policy (e.g. OpenAI, Anthropic, or Google). URL shortcut favicons When an authorized user creates a desktop shortcut to an external URL, OpenStation asks that URL for its page HTML and favicon so the shortcut can display the site’s icon. The request is made from your WordPress server and sends the requested URL, the server’s IP address, an OpenStation user-agent string, and normal HTTP request metadata to the operator of that site. This happens only when a user creates the shortcut. The destination site’s terms and privacy policy apply. WordPress.org plugin information When an authorized user opens or refreshes parts of OpenStation’s Plugins window, OpenStation may request public plugin details, update metadata, and review excerpts from WordPress.org. These requests send plugin slugs, the site’s locale, and normal HTTP request metadata to WordPress.org. This information is used only to display and manage plugins. Review the WordPress.org Privacy Policy. OpenStation’s OAuth relay does not contact a service by itself. Third-party plugins that configure the relay may contact their own providers and are responsible for disclosing those services. Credits OpenStation is brought to you by Automattic. The plugin is open source under GPLv2-or-later; contributions are welcome on GitHub. Third-party libraries The plugin bundles the following third-party JavaScript library, loaded on demand only when a feature that needs it is in use: PixiJS (MIT License) — used by the Corkboard window, built-in canvas wallpapers (e.g. the animated WordPress logo), the Mio desk companion, and the Inkfall typing game. PixiJS is loaded from the plugin’s own assets/vendor/ directory; no CDN requests are made. Data files The Inkfall game’s word list (assets/games/inkfall/words.txt) is generated from the following sources (attribution also ships in the file’s header): FrequencyWords by Hermit Dave (CC-BY-SA 4.0) — English word-frequency ranking derived from the OpenSubtitles corpus. english-words by dwyl (Unlicense) — used as a validity filter. LDNOOBW English list (CC-BY 4.0) — used as an exclusion filter.

Rank higher on Google Images without touching your media library by hand. Image SEO Optimizer writes WCAG-compliant alt text, SEO-friendly filenames and titles for thousands of WordPress images at once — using your choice of Gemini, Claude or GPT. Rename safely: every filename change is auto-301-redirected. Looking for more features? Check out Image SEO Optimizer Pro. Why Image SEO Optimizer? Images are crucial for SEO, but manually optimizing hundreds of images is time-consuming. Our plugin solves this by: Saving Hours of Manual Work – AI optimizes images in seconds Improving SEO Rankings – Search engines love properly optimized images Enhancing Accessibility – AI-generated alt text helps screen readers Smart Filename Management – SEO-friendly filenames with automatic URL updates across page builders Key Features AI-Powered Metadata Generation Generate SEO-friendly filenames automatically Create descriptive alt text (accessibility + SEO) Generate optimized image titles Extract relevant keywords Multiple AI Providers Google Gemini – Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite, Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite OpenAI – GPT-4.1 mini Anthropic Claude – Claude 4.5 Haiku Switch between providers anytime Use your own API keys (full control over costs) Or, on WordPress 7.0+, use WordPress AI Connectors (Settings → Connectors) — no plugin API key required Page Builder Integration Gutenberg – Full WordPress Block Editor support Elementor – Complete integration with automatic URL updates WPBakery – Seamless integration Visual Composer – Full compatibility Uncode – Full compatibility Divi – Full support across page content, Divi Library, and Theme Builder Automatic URL updates when renaming files No broken images after filename changes SEO Features Real-time SEO score calculation (0-100 scale) 6-component scoring algorithm (100 points total) Detailed score breakdown by field Visual indicators for optimization status Track optimization progress across your media library Smart Dashboard Visual media library overview See optimization status at a glance Filter by optimized/unoptimized images Search and sort capabilities Image usage tracking (where images are used) Usage Tracking & Analytics Monitor API usage by provider Track costs and requests Daily/monthly usage statistics Export usage data Visual charts and graphs Cost estimation tools 301 Redirect Protection Automatic 301 redirects when images are renamed Preserves SEO value — no broken links from search engines, social shares, or external sites Covers all image sizes (thumbnails, crops, originals) Smart redirect chain resolution (A→B→C becomes A→C) Hit tracking to monitor redirect usage Configurable expiry (6, 12, 24 months, or never) Zero impact on normal page loads — only activates for old image URLs Advanced Features 60+ Languages – Generate metadata in any supported language Changelog Tracking – Complete audit trail of all changes Inline Editing – Edit AI suggestions before saving Encrypted API Keys – Secure storage using WordPress salts Rate Limiting – Prevent excessive API usage Developer-Friendly REST API (infyp/v1) — optimize images and manage settings programmatically 38 action hooks for workflow integration 80 filter hooks for customization Clean, documented codebase WordPress Coding Standards compliant Extensible architecture Well-documented API How It Works Install & Activate – Quick installation from WordPress.org Add API Key – Add at least one AI provider API key Configure Settings – Choose your preferred AI model and language Optimize Images – Single-click optimization or bulk operations Monitor Results – Track SEO scores and usage statistics Perfect For Bloggers – Optimize featured images and content automatically Photographers – Proper image descriptions at scale Agencies – Manage multiple client sites efficiently Content Creators – Focus on content, not manual image optimization Anyone with Images – Every WordPress site needs image SEO What Makes Us Different Unlike basic image SEO plugins, Image SEO Optimizer: Actually “Sees” Images – AI vision models understand image content Natural Descriptions – Not keyword-stuffed robotic text Context-Aware – Understands your content and brand Multilingual Native – True multilingual support, not translations Smart URL Updates – Prevents broken images across page builders 301 Redirect Protection – Automatic redirects preserve SEO when renaming files Full Transparency – You own your API keys, control your costs Privacy & External Services This plugin connects to third-party AI services that you configure with your own API keys. Images are sent to these services for analysis and metadata generation: Google Gemini API * Service: Google AI image analysis * Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy * Terms of Service: https://policies.google.com/terms * When used: When you select Gemini as your AI provider and optimize images OpenAI API * Service: OpenAI image analysis * Privacy Policy: https://openai.com/privacy * Terms of Service: https://openai.com/terms * When used: When you select OpenAI as your AI provider and optimize images Anthropic Claude API * Service: Anthropic Claude image analysis * Privacy Policy: https://www.anthropic.com/privacy * Terms of Service: https://www.anthropic.com/terms * When used: When you select Claude as your AI provider and optimize images Important Notes: * Images are ONLY sent to the service you configure * You use your own API keys (you control the relationship with the provider) * No automatic data collection by plugin authors * No tracking or analytics without your explicit consent * You can review each provider’s privacy policy before using their service Optional Newsletter & Telemetry (Opt-in Only) During the setup wizard, you can optionally subscribe to our newsletter. If you choose to opt in, we collect the following non-personal site information to help improve our plugin: Environment Data: * WordPress version, PHP version, MySQL version * Server software, memory limit * Site URL, locale, timezone * Multisite status, WP_DEBUG status Plugin & Theme Data: * Image SEO Optimizer plugin version * Active theme name and version * List of active plugins (names only) * Detection of common plugins (WooCommerce, Yoast, Rank Math, Elementor) Content Statistics: * Total media library count * Image count (images only) * Post, page, and product counts User Data (from your WordPress account): * Email address (for newsletter delivery) * Display name * WordPress user role This data is: * Only collected if you explicitly check the opt-in checkbox * Sent to: https://infypress.com/wp-json/ai-products/v1/newsletter/subscribe * Used to improve our plugin and send relevant updates * Never sold to third parties * You can unsubscribe at any time For more details, see our Privacy Policy. Google Search Console Integration This plugin includes an optional Google Search Console integration that connects to several Google services: Google OAuth 2.0 — Used to authorize access to your Google Search Console account. Endpoints: accounts.google.com, oauth2.googleapis.com Data sent: OAuth authorization codes and refresh tokens for token exchange When used: When you connect or reconnect to Google Search Console, and periodically to refresh access tokens Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://policies.google.com/terms Google Search Console API — Used to retrieve your site’s search performance data, URL inspection results, and sitemap information. Endpoints: googleapis.com/webmasters/v3, searchconsole.googleapis.com/v1 Data sent: OAuth access token, your site URL, date ranges, and URLs for inspection When used: When you view Search Console data within the plugin dashboard Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://policies.google.com/terms InfyPress OAuth Proxy — When using the “Quick Connect” method to connect Google Search Console, the authorization flow is routed through our proxy server. This proxy securely holds the Google OAuth client secret so it is never shipped in the plugin code. Endpoint: infypress.com/wp-json/ai-products/v1/gsc Data sent: Proxy authorization code, refresh token, and your site URL When used: Only when you use the “Quick Connect” method for Google Search Console (not when using custom credentials) Privacy Policy: https://infypress.com/privacy/ Developer Information Image SEO Optimizer provides 118 hooks (38 actions + 80 filters) for developers to extend its functionality. Below are the most commonly used hooks. For the complete reference, see our documentation: Actions Reference Filters Reference Key Hooks Filters: infyp_allowed_post_types – Filter which public post types are shown in the image list. Default: all public post types registered in WordPress. infyp_image_context – Add custom context to AI prompts (e.g. product data). Parameters: $prompt_addon, $image_id, $context_type. infyp_supported_mime_types – Filter supported image MIME types. Default: ['image/jpeg', 'image/png', 'image/webp', 'image/gif']. infyp_register_pagebuilder_adapters – Register additional page builder adapters. Parameters: $adapters. infyp_image_usage_post_ids – Find additional post IDs where an image is used. Parameters: $post_ids, $image_id, $image_url. infyp_table_columns_after_title – Add custom columns to the image list table. Parameters: $columns. Actions: infyp_after_image_upload – Fires after a new image is uploaded and processed. Parameters: $attachment_id, $metadata. infyp_filename_updated – Fires after filename URL references are updated across content. Parameters: $post_id, $url_map, $results. infyp_before_settings_cards / infyp_after_settings_cards – Add custom cards to the Settings page. Code Example // Customize which post types appear in the image filter add_filter( 'infyp_allowed_post_types', function( $types ) { // Remove a type you don't want unset( $types['custom_type'] ); return $types; } ); // Add custom context to AI prompts add_filter( 'infyp_image_context', function( $context, $image_id, $type ) { $parent_id = wp_get_post_parent_id( $image_id ); if ( $parent_id && get_post_type( $parent_id ) === 'portfolio' ) { $context .= "\nThis image is from a portfolio project."; } return $context; }, 10, 3 ); Requirements WordPress 6.1 or higher PHP 8.0 or higher MySQL 5.7 or higher At least one AI provider API key (OpenAI, Google Gemini, or Anthropic Claude) — or, on WordPress 7.0+, an AI connector configured under Settings → Connectors 128MB PHP memory limit recommended cURL or similar for API requests Support & Links Documentation WordPress Support Forum Feature Requests Report Bugs