Add post thumbnail image to RSS feed
v0.2.1by Mark Howells-Mead · updated 11 months ago
Adds the post thumbnail to the RSS feed using the XML tag specified in the Media RSS Specification, as well as an IMG tag in the RSS content.
- Rank
- #15,871
- Down26 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 126
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 3.4K
- 3,443 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 3 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Add post thumbnail image to RSS feed at a glance
Add post thumbnail image to RSS feed is a WordPress plugin by Mark Howells-Mead with 100+ active installs, the #15,871 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, 50% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Version 0.2.1 came out on Dec 2, 2025 and is tested up to WordPress 6.9.0. Among the 4 plugins tagged “sayhellogmbh”, it ranks #4. It was first released in 2019.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats72 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Add post thumbnail image to RSS feed |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 126 · -6.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 126 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 126 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 127 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 127 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 126 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 125 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 125 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 128 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 128 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 130 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 129 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 134 |
Rank over time
#15,871 · down 202 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #15,871 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #15,845 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #15,866 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #15,805 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #15,820 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #15,864 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #15,911 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #15,908 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #15,714 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #15,689 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #15,597 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #15,687 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #15,669 |
Growth %
Average -0.51% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.39% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.79% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.80% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -2.34% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -1.54% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.78% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -3.73% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 100+ |
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.
- v0.2100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★3 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.2.1
- Requires WordPress
- 4.5
- Tested up to
- 6.9.0
- Requires PHP
- 5.3
- First released
- Jul 31, 2019
- Last updated
- Dec 2, 2025
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Add post thumbnail image to RSS feed
How many websites use Add post thumbnail image to RSS feed?
Add post thumbnail image to RSS feed is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #15,871 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Add post thumbnail image to RSS feed been downloaded?
3,443 times in total since 2019. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats
When was Add post thumbnail image to RSS feed last updated?
Version 0.2.1 came out on Dec 2, 2025 (11 months ago).
Is Add post thumbnail image to RSS feed compatible with the latest WordPress?
Add post thumbnail image to RSS feed’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 Add post thumbnail image to RSS feed still maintained?
Its last release was 11 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Add post thumbnail image to RSS feed have?
5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Add post thumbnail image to RSS feed?
The plugins most like Add post thumbnail image to RSS feed, by the tags they share, are GN Publisher (20K+), RSS for Yandex Turbo (20K+) and RSS Includes Pages (10K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
3 reviews
- 5 stars: 3 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 126 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 3 |
| Total downloads | 3.4K |
| Author | Mark Howells-Mead |
| First released | Jul 31, 2019 |
| Version | 0.2.1 |
| Requires WP | 4.5 |
| Requires PHP | 5.3 |
| Last updated | Dec 2, 2025 |
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