# Check Missing Featured Images

> Check Missing Featured Images has 30+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 85 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 31/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Check Missing Featured Images shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

**Checks wether som posts are missing their featured images. After migrating your website to wordpress, you need to make sure all content has a featured image in order to ensure your visitors won’t find empty spaces or…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 30+
- **Total downloads:** 2,500
- **Downloads (30 days):** 85 (+21.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 31/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Mar 3, 2020
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.3.25
- **Requires:** 
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** termel (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/munger41/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/check-missing-featured-images/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [check](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/check/) | #19 | 40 |
| [featured](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/featured/) | #49 | 100 |
| [image](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/image/) | >100 | 816 |
| [images](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/images/) | >100 | 906 |
| [missing](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/missing/) | #3 | 8 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| check | >100 | 10,000 |
| featured | >100 | 5,178 |
| image | >100 | 10,000 |
| images | >100 | 10,000 |
| missing | >100 | 9,299 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WP-Cron Status Checker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-cron-status-checker/) | 5K+ | 3.5/5 (8) | Jul 15, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 2 | [Cron Setup and Monitor – Get URL Cron](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/get-url-cron/) | 1K+ | 3/5 (2) | Sep 4, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 3 | [Email Test – Check if your emails are being delivered](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/email-test/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (3) | Mar 13, 2021 | 34/100 |
| 4 | [Plugins Condition & Site Check](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/plugins-condition/) | 1K+ | 4.5/5 (8) | Aug 16, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 5 | [Child Theme Check](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/child-theme-check/) | 800+ | 5/5 (8) | May 31, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 6 | [Anti Spam and list cleaner – AcyChecker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/acychecker/) | 400+ | 5/5 (4) | Jul 27, 2026 | 68/100 |
| 7 | [File Permissions & Size Check](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-file-permission-check/) | 300+ | 4.8/5 (4) | Mar 13, 2013 | 32/100 |
| 8 | [Checkmail validation for Contact Form 7](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/checkmail-validation-for-contact-form-7/) | 300+ | 4.1/5 (9) | Jul 11, 2012 | 34/100 |
| 9 | [Utánvét Ellenőr](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/uv-b-connector-for-woocommerce/) | 200+ | 5/5 (3) | Sep 2, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 10 | [Force Update Check for Plugins and Themes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/force-update-check-for-plugins-and-themes/) | 200+ | 5/5 (5) | Aug 12, 2024 | 38/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Check Missing Featured Images free?
Yes. Check Missing Featured Images is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Check Missing Featured Images safe to use in 2026?
Check Missing Featured Images shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Check Missing Featured Images?
Check Missing Featured Images is active on 30+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,500 times since it launched in February 2019. It was downloaded 85 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Check Missing Featured Images work with WordPress 7.1?
Check Missing Featured Images is officially tested up to WordPress 5.3.25, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Check Missing Featured Images last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on March 3, 2020 (7 years ago).

### Who makes Check Missing Featured Images?
Check Missing Featured Images is developed and maintained by termel.

### What are the best alternatives to Check Missing Featured Images?
The most popular alternatives to Check Missing Featured Images are WP-Cron Status Checker (5K+ installs), Cron Setup and Monitor (1K+ installs) and Email Test (1K+ installs).


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