# Easy Featured Images

> Easy Featured Images has 1K+ active installs, a 4.7/5 rating from 7 reviews and 226 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 38/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Easy Featured Images shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 4.7/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 38/100 on our health check.

**Easy Featured Images allows you to assign featured images to posts much more efficiently, especially if you have a number of posts to go through. Normally you have to visit the edit page of each post, launch the media…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 1K+
- **Total downloads:** 11,761
- **Downloads (30 days):** 226 (+10.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.7/5 from 7 reviews
- **Health score:** 38/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.2.0
- **Last updated:** May 5, 2015
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.2.39
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.5.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** danielpataki (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/danielpataki/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/easy-featured-images/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [ajax](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ajax/) | #15 | 337 |
| [featured images](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/featured-images/) | #6 | 20 |
| [media](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/media/) | #69 | 752 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| ajax | >100 | 8,516 |
| featured images | >100 | 4,621 |
| media | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.2: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [zipaddr-jp](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/zipaddr-jp/) | 50K+ | 5/5 (6) | Aug 2, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 2 | [SearchWP Live Ajax Search](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/searchwp-live-ajax-search/) | 50K+ | 4.7/5 (36) | Aug 8, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 3 | [WP-Polls](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-polls/) | 40K+ | 4.2/5 (136) | Sep 1, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 4 | [WP-PostRatings](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-postratings/) | 20K+ | 4.4/5 (178) | Sep 1, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 5 | [WPC AJAX Add to Cart for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpc-ajax-add-to-cart/) | 10K+ | 4.4/5 (18) | Sep 21, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 6 | [Ajax Cart AutoUpdate for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ajax-cart-autoupdate-for-woocommerce/) | 7K+ | 5/5 (214) | Mar 30, 2021 | 46/100 |
| 7 | [Relevanssi Live Ajax Search](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/relevanssi-live-ajax-search/) | 7K+ | 5/5 (9) | May 12, 2026 | 58/100 |
| 8 | [Enable CORS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/enable-cors/) | 6K+ | 3.7/5 (3) | Jul 15, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 9 | [Load More Anything](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ajax-load-more-anything/) | 5K+ | 4.5/5 (73) | Nov 19, 2025 | 59/100 |
| 10 | [YMC Filter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ymc-smart-filter/) | 4K+ | 4.8/5 (34) | Oct 18, 2026 | 92/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Easy Featured Images safe to use in 2026?
Easy Featured Images shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 4.7/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 38/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Easy Featured Images?
Easy Featured Images is active on 1K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 11,761 times since it launched in March 2015. It was downloaded 226 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Easy Featured Images work with WordPress 7.1?
Easy Featured Images is officially tested up to WordPress 4.2.39, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Easy Featured Images last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.0, was released on May 5, 2015 (11 years ago).

### Who makes Easy Featured Images?
Easy Featured Images is developed and maintained by danielpataki.

### What are the best alternatives to Easy Featured Images?
The most popular alternatives to Easy Featured Images are zipaddr-jp (50K+ installs), SearchWP Live Ajax Search (50K+ installs) and WP-Polls (40K+ installs).


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