Auto Attach Thumbnails
v1.0by ilonapetrak · updated 10 years ago
Automatically sets the Post Thumbnail from the first image uploaded into the post only if Post Thumbnail is not set.
- Rank
- #27,759
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 23
- 20+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 3.4K
- 3,419 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Auto Attach Thumbnails at a glance
Auto Attach Thumbnails is a WordPress plugin by ilonapetrak with 20+ active installs, the #27,759 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 50% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 1.0 came out on Nov 7, 2016, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.6.30. It leads the 3 plugins tagged “auto thumbnail”. It was first released in 2016.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats31 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Auto Attach Thumbnails |
|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 23 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 23 |
Rank over time
#27,759 · down 153 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #27,759 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #27,704 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #27,596 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #27,536 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #27,777 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #27,842 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #27,603 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #27,780 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #27,773 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #27,606 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% 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 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +4.54% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -4.35% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
20+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 20+ |
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.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.7
- Tested up to
- 4.6.30
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Oct 18, 2016
- Last updated
- Nov 7, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Auto Attach Thumbnails
How many websites use Auto Attach Thumbnails?
Auto Attach Thumbnails is active on 20+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #27,759 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Auto Attach Thumbnails been downloaded?
3,419 times in total since 2016. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Auto Attach Thumbnails last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on Nov 7, 2016 (10 years ago).
Is Auto Attach Thumbnails compatible with the latest WordPress?
Auto Attach Thumbnails’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.6.30, 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 Attach Thumbnails still maintained?
Its last release was 10 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Auto Attach Thumbnails have?
5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Auto Attach Thumbnails?
The plugins most like Auto Attach Thumbnails, by the tags they share, are Regenerate Thumbnails (1M+), Force Regenerate Thumbnails (200K+) and AJAX Thumbnail Rebuild (30K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
2 reviews
- 5 stars: 2 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 | ≈ 23 |
| Reported installs | 20+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 3.4K |
| Author | ilonapetrak |
| First released | Oct 18, 2016 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.7 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Nov 7, 2016 |
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