Auto Featured Image (Auto Generated)
v2.2.7by Jose Canchila (Jodacame) · updated 9 months ago
Automatically generate a featured image from the post title (Background with post title overlay) from media library. This plugins generate a featured …
- Rank
- #12,863
- Up47 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 217
- 200+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 17.4K
- 17,419 all-time
- Rating
- 3.6/5
- 7 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Auto Featured Image (Auto Generated) at a glance
Auto Featured Image (Auto Generated) is a WordPress plugin by Jose Canchila (Jodacame) with 200+ active installs, the #12,863 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 17 times, 13% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 3.6 out of 5 from 7 reviews. Version 2.2.7 came out on Feb 1, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 6.9.0. Among the 232 plugins tagged “featured image”, it ranks #58. It was first released in 2023.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats327 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Auto Featured Image (Auto Generated) |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 14 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 217 · -5.2% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 217 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 215 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 217 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 219 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 221 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 220 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 221 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 223 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 223 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 222 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 221 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 226 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 229 |
Rank over time
#12,863 · down 264 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #12,863 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #12,910 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #12,855 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #12,857 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #12,793 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #12,765 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #12,771 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #12,738 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #12,673 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #12,666 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #12,697 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #12,753 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #12,616 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #12,599 |
Growth %
Average -0.41% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +0.93% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.92% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.46% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.91% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.46% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.45% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.90% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.45% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.45% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -2.21% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.31% |
Active installs band
200+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 200+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.2100%
Rating trend
3.6★★★★★7 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.2.7
- Requires WordPress
- 5.1
- Tested up to
- 6.9.0
- Requires PHP
- 7.4.0
- First released
- Jan 26, 2023
- Last updated
- Feb 1, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Auto Featured Image (Auto Generated)
How many websites use Auto Featured Image (Auto Generated)?
Auto Featured Image (Auto Generated) is active on 200+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #12,863 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Auto Featured Image (Auto Generated) been downloaded?
17,419 times in total since 2023. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 17 times. See download stats
When was Auto Featured Image (Auto Generated) last updated?
Version 2.2.7 came out on Feb 1, 2026 (9 months ago).
Is Auto Featured Image (Auto Generated) compatible with the latest WordPress?
Auto Featured Image (Auto Generated)’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.9.0, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Auto Featured Image (Auto Generated) still maintained?
Its last release was 9 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Auto Featured Image (Auto Generated) have?
3.6 out of 5 from 7 reviews on WordPress.org. 57% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Auto Featured Image (Auto Generated)?
The plugins most like Auto Featured Image (Auto Generated), by the tags they share, are Featured Image from URL (FIFU) (60K+), Quick Featured Images (50K+) and Auto Featured Image (Auto Post Thumbnail) (40K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
3.6
★★★★★
7 reviews
- 5 stars: 4 reviews, 57%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 1 reviews, 14%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 2 reviews, 29%
- Positive
- 57%4–5★
- Mixed
- 14%3★
- Critical
- 29%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 3.7.
- Each new 1★ review takes 2 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 217 |
| Reported installs | 200+ |
| Rating | 3.6 |
| Reviews | 7 |
| Total downloads | 17.4K |
| Author | Jose Canchila (Jodacame) |
| First released | Jan 26, 2023 |
| Version | 2.2.7 |
| Requires WP | 5.1 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4.0 |
| Last updated | Feb 1, 2026 |
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Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
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Use external image URLs for WordPress featured images and WooCommerce product images. No uploads required. FIFU PRO adds videos and galleries.
- Rank
- #622
- Installs
- 60K+
- 4.6

Quick Featured Images
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The time-saving solution for managing tons of featured images within minutes: Set, replace and delete in bulk and set default images for future posts.
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- #748
- Installs
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Auto Featured Image (Auto Post Thumbnail)
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Automatically generate, assign, and manage featured images in bulk so every post on your site has a featured image.
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- Installs
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by cyrillbolliger
Easily control whether the featured image appears in the single post or page view (doesn't hide it in archive/list view).
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Adds inline thumbnail image to admin columns on Post/post types view (where supported). Click to easily set/change the featured image.
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