Multisite Featured Image
v1.4.0by Igor Benic · updated 9 years ago
Multisite Featured Image changes the box of the featured image so that you can use the classic Media Uploader also with Network Shared Media.
- Rank
- #36,057
- Down312 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 15
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 5.6K
- 5,594 all-time
- Rating
- 3.7/5
- 3 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Multisite Featured Image at a glance
Multisite Featured Image is a WordPress plugin by Igor Benic with 10+ active installs, the #36,057 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 3.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Version 1.4.0 came out on Apr 25, 2017, more than 9 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.3.34. Among the 40 plugins tagged “post thumbnail”, it ranks #29. It was first released in 2015.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats39 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Multisite Featured Image |
|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 15 · +7.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 14 |
Rank over time
#36,057 · up 6,219 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | #36,057 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #35,745 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #35,621 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #42,487 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #46,237 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #45,803 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #44,430 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #45,246 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #42,276 |
Growth %
Average +0.58% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +15.38% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -7.69% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -14.29% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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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.
- v1.4100%
Rating trend
3.7★★★★★3 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.4.0
- Requires WordPress
- 4.0.
- Tested up to
- 4.3.34
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Oct 15, 2015
- Last updated
- Apr 25, 2017
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Multisite Featured Image
How many websites use Multisite Featured Image?
Multisite Featured Image is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #36,057 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Multisite Featured Image been downloaded?
5,594 times in total since 2015. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Multisite Featured Image last updated?
Version 1.4.0 came out on Apr 25, 2017 (9 years ago).
Is Multisite Featured Image compatible with the latest WordPress?
Multisite Featured Image’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.3.34, 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 Multisite Featured Image still maintained?
Its last release was 9 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Multisite Featured Image have?
3.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Multisite Featured Image?
The plugins most like Multisite Featured Image, by the tags they share, are Featured Image Admin Thumb (20K+), Multiple Featured Images (5K+) and Add Featured Image to RSS Feed (2K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
3.7
★★★★★
3 reviews
- 5 stars: 2 reviews, 67%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 33%
- Positive
- 67%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 33%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 3.8.
- Each new 1★ review takes 2 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 15 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 3.7 |
| Reviews | 3 |
| Total downloads | 5.6K |
| Author | Igor Benic |
| First released | Oct 15, 2015 |
| Version | 1.4.0 |
| Requires WP | 4.0. |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Apr 25, 2017 |
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