# Clickable Featured Image

> Clickable Featured Image has 90+ active installs, a 3.5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 287 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 71/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Clickable Featured Image is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 90+ sites, is rated 3.5/5 and was last updated 4 weeks ago, and scores 71/100 on our health check.

**Make WordPress featured images clickable. Link post thumbnails to the full-size image, attachment page, or post permalink.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 90+
- **Total downloads:** 3,032
- **Downloads (30 days):** 287 (+133.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3.5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 71/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 1.1.5
- **Last updated:** Sep 16, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.4+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Bjorn Solstad (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/basicus/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/clickable-featured-image/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [clickable image](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/clickable-image/) | #2 | 3 |
| [featured image](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/featured-image/) | #72 | 220 |
| [image link](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/image-link/) | #1 | 3 |
| [lightbox](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/lightbox/) | >100 | 266 |
| [post thumbnail](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post-thumbnail/) | #18 | 38 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| clickable image | #4 | 920 |
| featured image | #38 | 4,555 |
| image link | >100 | 10,000 |
| lightbox | >100 | 1,523 |
| post thumbnail | >100 | 3,267 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Shoppable Images (Lookbook) for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mabel-shoppable-images-lite/) | 6K+ | 4.3/5 (12) | Jun 25, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 3 | [Papatto Clickable Image Map](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/papatto-clickable-image-map/) | 10+ | — | Aug 16, 2026 | 57/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Clickable Featured Image free?
Yes. Clickable Featured Image is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Clickable Featured Image safe to use in 2026?
Clickable Featured Image is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 90+ sites, is rated 3.5/5 and was last updated 4 weeks ago, and scores 71/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Clickable Featured Image?
Clickable Featured Image is active on 90+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,032 times since it launched in May 2023. It was downloaded 287 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Clickable Featured Image work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Clickable Featured Image up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 5.4 or newer.

### What PHP version does Clickable Featured Image need?
Clickable Featured Image requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Clickable Featured Image last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.5, was released on September 16, 2026 (4 weeks ago).

### Who makes Clickable Featured Image?
Clickable Featured Image is developed and maintained by Bjorn Solstad.

### What are the best alternatives to Clickable Featured Image?
The most popular alternatives to Clickable Featured Image are Shoppable Images (Lookbook)… (6K+ installs) and Papatto Clickable Image Map (10+ installs).


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