Automatically generate featured images and post thumbnails for your WordPress posts, and pages.
Alternatives to Featured Image in Content
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Set featured images from the Media Library, one at a time or in bulk. Each selected image is assigned to the post it is attached to.
Local WebP optimizer for WordPress. Free converts images to WebP; Pro adds AVIF and site-wide image tools.
ThumbGenie AIv2.0.1
AI-powered featured image generator for WordPress posts. Automatically create stunning featured images based on your post content.
Generate a featured image from your post title or title plus excerpt. Use your own OpenAI or OpenRouter key; falls back to a non-AI branded template.
Create beautiful galleries with images from your Media Library, multiple layouts, colors, and a lightbox. Set defaults under Galleries → Settings.
Modern role editor, multiple roles, content control and smart role rules for WordPress.
Clickable Featured Imagev1.1.5
Make WordPress featured images clickable. Link post thumbnails to the full-size image, attachment page, or post permalink.
Generate Featured Images automatically based on your post content (title, etc). Customize your featured image with the built in template editor.
Never show a blank thumbnail again. Automatically display a default featured image, fallback image, or placeholder image for any post, page, or custom …