Social Visual Alt Text is a free Chrome add-on developed by Nick DeNardis. It falls under the category of Browsers and is classified as an Add-ons & Tools program. This add-on allows users to view the alternative text applied to images on social media platforms without the need to inspect each image or use a screen reader.

With Social Visual Alt Text, sighted users can easily access the alt text on social media posts on platforms like Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. The add-on visually represents the alternative text by displaying it on a colored background. Human-generated alt text is shown on a blue background, while AI-generated alt text is displayed on a maroon background. Images without alt text are indicated by a red line under the image.

One of the key features of Social Visual Alt Text is its customization options. Users can customize the colors used for each type of alt text, allowing for a personalized viewing experience. Additionally, users have the ability to choose which social media sites they want to view the alt text on.

Overall, Social Visual Alt Text is a useful tool for individuals who rely on alternative text to understand the content of images on social media. It provides a convenient way to access alt text without the need for manual inspection or the use of screen readers.