Add Featured Image Column
This plugin adds a featured image column to any post type which supports featured images. See which posts have a featured image at a glance!
Safe pick
Yes — Add Featured Image Column is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 3K+ sites, is rated 4.9/5 and was last updated 6 days ago, and scores 83/100 on our health check.
- Actively developed — last update 6 days ago
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Momentum — downloads up 513.5% vs the previous 30 days
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Add Featured Image Column stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| admin columns | #12 |
| featured image | #6 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4.9 from 13 reviews
About Add Featured Image Column
From the official readme · v1.1.7Description
This is a little plugin which adds a featured image column to WordPress. It automatically adds a column to any post type which supports a featured image. The code is pulled almost directly from my plugin Display Featured Image for Genesis.
Banner/icon image credit: Lauren Mancke on Minimography.
Installation
- Upload the entire
add-featured-image-columnfolder to your/wp-content/pluginsdirectory. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
- Optionally, visit the Settings > Media page to change the default behavior of the plugin.
Changelog
Duplicate image column removed from WooCommerce products
1.1.7
- updated: minimum version requirements
1.1.6
- changed: featured image column no longer loads (duplicate) for WooCommerce products
1.1.5
- improved: output for posts with no featured image
1.1.4
- fixed: featured image column display on mobile
1.1.3
- Improved: any post type which supports featured images (including private post types) will display a featured image column
- Added: the args to get the list of post types has been added to the post types filter
- Changed: admin column heading is just “Image” instead of “Featured Image”
1.1.2
- Added: text_domain, language files
- Fixed (really): featured image column on mobile
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FAQ
Add Featured Image Column: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 26, 2026
Is Add Featured Image Column free?
Yes. Add Featured Image Column is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Add Featured Image Column safe to use in 2026?
Yes — Add Featured Image Column is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 3K+ sites, is rated 4.9/5 and was last updated 6 days ago, and scores 83/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Add Featured Image Column?
Add Featured Image Column is active on 3K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 32,165 times since it launched in September 2015. It was downloaded 1,681 times in the last 30 days.
Does Add Featured Image Column work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Add Featured Image Column up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.7 or newer.
What PHP version does Add Featured Image Column need?
Add Featured Image Column requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Add Featured Image Column last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.7, was released on September 20, 2026 (6 days ago).
Who makes Add Featured Image Column?
Add Featured Image Column is developed and maintained by Robin Cornett.
What are the best alternatives to Add Featured Image Column?
The most popular alternatives to Add Featured Image Column are Admin Columns (100K+ installs), Adminify (6K+ installs) and Admin Slug Column (5K+ installs).
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