Adds MRSS namespace to the feed and uses post-thumbnail as media element in the feed. Settings available under Settings -> Reading.
Alternatives to RSS Chimp – Featured Images for RSS Feeds
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Adds the featured image attached to posts to the beginning of the post content and excerpt in RSS feeds.
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Set a global default featured image and category-specific fallbacks with priority ordering.
SNY Auto Featured Image automatically sets featured images from content, external URLs, or defaults. Bulk preview & apply for existing posts.
Reliable WordPress email delivery with multiple providers, two connections, Return Path, Reply-To and visual AND/OR routing.
Plugin allows you to manually crop all the image sizes registered in your WordPress theme (in particular featured image).
Make WordPress featured images clickable. Link post thumbnails to the full-size image, attachment page, or post permalink.
Display a Masonry Thumbnail Grid of Featured Images, including captions and excerpts.