# Default Image Assistant

> Default Image Assistant has <10 active installs and 170 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 36/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Default Image Assistant shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 9 months ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

**Default Image Assistant allows you to assign a default featured image for each public post type in WordPress. If a post has no featured image set, the plugin automatically loads the default image you assigned.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 1,174
- **Downloads (30 days):** 170 (+10.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 36/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Dec 25, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.9.9
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.3+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Xiangxu (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/sylvie9/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/default-image-assistant/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [automation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/automation/) | >100 | 645 |
| [default image](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/default-image/) | #6 | 8 |
| [featured image](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/featured-image/) | >100 | 218 |
| [media](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/media/) | >100 | 735 |
| [post types](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post-types/) | #42 | 56 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| automation | >100 | 3,195 |
| default image | >100 | 10,000 |
| featured image | >100 | 4,391 |
| media | >100 | 10,000 |
| post types | >100 | 10,000 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [OttoKit: All-in-One Automation Platform](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/suretriggers/) | 90K+ | 4.9/5 (123) | Sep 24, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 2 | [Zapier for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/zapier/) | 50K+ | 2.2/5 (72) | Jul 24, 2025 | 37/100 |
| 3 | [Uncanny Automator – AI + Automation for WordPress / AI Agent, AI Page Builder, Free AI Usage Included](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/uncanny-automator/) | 40K+ | 4.9/5 (157) | Sep 30, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 4 | [MailerLite – WooCommerce integration](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/woo-mailerlite/) | 30K+ | 2.8/5 (64) | Sep 1, 2026 | 57/100 |
| 5 | [WP Webhooks – Automate repetitive tasks by creating powerful automation workflows directly within WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-webhooks/) | 20K+ | 4.7/5 (55) | Jul 15, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 6 | [Bit integrations – Form Integration, Webhook, Spreadsheets, CRM, LMS & Email Automation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bit-integrations/) | 20K+ | 4.9/5 (160) | Sep 27, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 7 | [Soro – SEO Autopilot & AI Content Writer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/soro-seo/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (2) | Apr 23, 2026 | 47/100 |
| 8 | [AI Puffer – Chat. Create. Automate. (formerly AI Power)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gpt3-ai-content-generator/) | 10K+ | 4.6/5 (165) | Oct 1, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 9 | [Thrive Automator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/thrive-automator/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (5) | Apr 4, 2025 | 45/100 |
| 10 | [ACF Theme Code for Advanced Custom Fields](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/acf-theme-code/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (42) | Nov 28, 2023 | 47/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Default Image Assistant safe to use in 2026?
Default Image Assistant shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 9 months ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Default Image Assistant?
Default Image Assistant is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,174 times since it launched in December 2025. It was downloaded 170 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Default Image Assistant work with WordPress 7.1?
Default Image Assistant is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

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

### When was Default Image Assistant last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on December 25, 2025 (9 months ago).

### Who makes Default Image Assistant?
Default Image Assistant is developed and maintained by Xiangxu.

### What are the best alternatives to Default Image Assistant?
The most popular alternatives to Default Image Assistant are OttoKit: All-in-One Automat… (90K+ installs), Zapier for WordPress (50K+ installs) and Uncanny Automator (40K+ installs).


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