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Require Featured Image

3K+ installs · #3,913 most popular

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Closest match
Modern Image Formats
Shares 1 of Require Featured Image's 5 tags.
Most installed
Modern Image Formats
100K+ active installs.
Most recently updated
Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
Updated on Nov 6, 2026.
  1. Modern Image Formats

    by WordPress Performance Team

    Converts images to more modern formats such as WebP or AVIF during upload.

    Installs
    100K+
    Rank
    #355
    Rating
    3.6(26)
    Updated
    2 months ago

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  2. Media Cleaner

    by Jordy Meow

    Find and delete unused images and media files, fix broken entries, with a trash to undo anything. A lighter, faster WordPress! 💕

    Installs
    90K+
    Rank
    #490
    Rating
    4.6(779)
    Updated
    6 days ago

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  3. Image Placeholders

    by WordPress Performance Team

    Displays placeholders based on an image's dominant color while the image is loading.

    Installs
    60K+
    Rank
    #665
    Rating
    3.5(2)
    Updated
    2 months ago

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  4. Simple Image Sizes

    by Nicolas Juen

    This plugin lets you create custom image sizes for your site. Override your theme sizes directly on the Media settings page, regenerate thumbnails, an …

    Installs
    60K+
    Rank
    #660
    Rating
    4.6(91)
    Updated
    2 months ago

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  5. Featured Image from URL (FIFU)

    by fifu.app

    Use external image URLs for WordPress featured images and WooCommerce product images. No uploads required. FIFU PRO adds videos and galleries.

    Installs
    60K+
    Rank
    #622
    Rating
    4.6(264)
    Updated
    3 days ago

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  6. Quick Featured Images

    by Kybernetik Services

    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.

    Installs
    50K+
    Rank
    #748
    Rating
    4.7(235)
    Updated
    2 months ago

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  7. Image Watermark

    by dFactory

    Apply image or text watermarks to new uploads and existing Media Library images.

    Installs
    40K+
    Rank
    #856
    Rating
    4.2(299)
    Updated
    20 days ago

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  8. Auto Featured Image (Auto Post Thumbnail)

    by Themeisle

    Automatically generate, assign, and manage featured images in bulk so every post on your site has a featured image.

    Installs
    40K+
    Rank
    #799
    Rating
    3.8(119)
    Updated
    4 days ago

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  9. Enhanced Responsive Images

    by WordPress Performance Team

    Improvements for responsive images in WordPress.

    Installs
    40K+
    Rank
    #784
    Rating
    No ratings
    Updated
    2 months ago

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  10. Optimus

    by KeyCDN

    Effective image compression and optimization during the upload process. Smart, automatic and reliable.

    Installs
    30K+
    Rank
    #1,070
    Rating
    4.2(69)
    Updated
    8 months ago

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  11. Conditionally display featured image on singular posts and pages

    by cyrillbolliger

    Easily control whether the featured image appears in the single post or page view (doesn't hide it in archive/list view).

    Installs
    30K+
    Rank
    #1,005
    Rating
    4.8(38)
    Updated
    6 months ago

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  12. Clean Image Filenames

    by Upperdog

    This plugin automatically converts language accent characters to non-accent characters in filenames when uploading to the media library.

    Installs
    30K+
    Rank
    #974
    Rating
    4.6(21)
    Updated
    9 months ago

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