ZI Hide Featured Image
v1.0.0by zeninvader · updated 3 years ago
This WP plugin hides the featured image on a single post or page.
- Rank
- #8,242
- Down25 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 645
- 600+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 9.7K
- 9,742 all-time
- Rating
- 3.0/5
- 6 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
ZI Hide Featured Image at a glance
ZI Hide Featured Image is a WordPress plugin by zeninvader with 600+ active installs, the #8,242 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 7 times, 100% more than the month before. It’s rated 3.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews. Version 1.0.0 came out on Jan 4, 2023, more than 3 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.1.16. Among the 2 plugins tagged “Hide Featured Image”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2020.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats110 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | ZI Hide Featured Image |
|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 7 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 645 · -2.6% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 645 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 650 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 650 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 647 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 647 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 647 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 647 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 649 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 646 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 650 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 649 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 649 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 662 |
Rank over time
#8,242 · down 9 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #8,242 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #8,217 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #8,225 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #8,219 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #8,232 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #8,230 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #8,239 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #8,239 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #8,219 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #8,243 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #8,220 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #8,228 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #8,240 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #8,233 |
Growth %
Average -0.20% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -0.77% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.23% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.31% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.46% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.61% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.15% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.96% |
Active installs band
600+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 600+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 600+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 600+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 600+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 600+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 600+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #8240 → #8232
- Tested up to 6.1.15 → 6.1.16
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
3.0★★★★★6 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0.1
- Tested up to
- 6.1.16
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Dec 10, 2020
- Last updated
- Jan 4, 2023
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about ZI Hide Featured Image
How many websites use ZI Hide Featured Image?
ZI Hide Featured Image is active on 600+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #8,242 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has ZI Hide Featured Image been downloaded?
9,742 times in total since 2020. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 7 times. See download stats
When was ZI Hide Featured Image last updated?
Version 1.0.0 came out on Jan 4, 2023 (3 years ago).
Is ZI Hide Featured Image compatible with the latest WordPress?
ZI Hide Featured Image’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.1.16, 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 ZI Hide Featured Image still maintained?
Its last release was 3 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does ZI Hide Featured Image have?
3.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews on WordPress.org. 50% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to ZI Hide Featured Image?
The plugins most like ZI Hide Featured Image, by the tags they share, are Featured Image Admin Thumb (20K+), Featured Image from URL (FIFU) (60K+) and Quick Featured Images (50K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
3.0
★★★★★
6 reviews
- 5 stars: 3 reviews, 50%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 3 reviews, 50%
- Positive
- 50%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 50%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 3.1.
- Each new 1★ review takes 1 five-star review to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 645 |
| Reported installs | 600+ |
| Rating | 3.0 |
| Reviews | 6 |
| Total downloads | 9.7K |
| Author | zeninvader |
| First released | Dec 10, 2020 |
| Version | 1.0.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.0.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jan 4, 2023 |
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Featured Image Admin Thumb
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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.
- Rank
- #1,117
- Installs
- 20K+
- 4.7
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.
- Rank
- #622
- Installs
- 60K+
- 4.6
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.
- Rank
- #748
- Installs
- 50K+
- 4.7
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.
- Rank
- #799
- Installs
- 40K+
- 3.8
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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).
- Rank
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- Installs
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- 4.8
XO Featured Image Tools
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- Rank
- #1,082
- Installs
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- 4.7
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