Featured Image Add in Admin Column
Featured Image Add in Admin Column enhances the WordPress admin experience by adding a column to the post, page, and custom post type list views that displays each item’s featured image (thumbnail).
Use with caution
Featured Image Add in Admin Col… works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Is rated 5/5 and was last updated 7 months ago, and scores 43/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.9 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Featured Image Add in Admin… stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| admin column | #85 |
| admin ui | >100 |
| featured image | >100 |
| featured image column | #79 |
| thumbnail | >100 |
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 4 reviews
About Featured Image Add in Admin Column
From the official readme · v1.4Description
Featured Image Add in Admin Column enhances the WordPress admin experience by adding a column to the post, page, and custom post type list views that displays each item’s featured image (thumbnail).
Ideal for content editors, designers, and site administrators who rely on visual content identification, this plugin offers a clean and intuitive way to scan posts at a glance.
As of the latest version, the plugin includes a settings panel, giving you complete control over which post types should display the featured image column.
Key Features
- Display featured images in admin list views for posts, pages, and custom post types
- Simple settings page to enable or disable support per post type
- Clean thumbnail column integrated seamlessly into WordPress admin
- Supports any post type with
thumbnailsupport - Lightweight and optimized for performance
- Works out of the box — no configuration needed
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/featured-image-add-in-admin-column/directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugin screen directly. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress.
- Navigate to Settings → Featured Image Column.
- Select the post types where you want the featured image column to be displayed.
- View the selected post type’s admin list — the featured image column should now appear.
Frequently asked questions
Which post types are supported?
Any post type that supports featured images (i.e., has thumbnail support) will work with this plugin.
Can I hide the column for some post types?
Yes! You can choose which post types display the featured image column from the plugin’s settings page.
Does this plugin require any configuration after activation?
No configuration is necessary — the featured image column will display automatically for default post types. You can fine-tune it via the settings page.
Changelog
Major update: Adds settings panel for selecting supported post types. Please review your plugin settings after upgrading.
1.1
- Added settings page to control which post types show the featured image column
- Improved UI styling and compatibility with custom post types
- Code cleanup and performance improvements
1.0
- Initial release — adds featured image column to post and page admin screens
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Featured Image Add in Admin Column: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 11, 2026
Is Featured Image Add in Admin Col… free?
Yes. Featured Image Add in Admin Col… is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Featured Image Add in Admin Col… safe to use in 2026?
Featured Image Add in Admin Col… works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Is rated 5/5 and was last updated 7 months ago, and scores 43/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Featured Image Add in Admin Col…?
Featured Image Add in Admin Col… is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,802 times since it launched in December 2021. It was downloaded 75 times in the last 30 days.
Does Featured Image Add in Admin Col… work with WordPress 7.1?
Featured Image Add in Admin Col… is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Featured Image Add in Admin Col… need?
Featured Image Add in Admin Col… requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Featured Image Add in Admin Col… last updated?
The latest version, 1.4, was released on March 25, 2026 (7 months ago).
Who makes Featured Image Add in Admin Col…?
Featured Image Add in Admin Col… is developed and maintained by Yasar Khalifa.
What are the best alternatives to Featured Image Add in Admin Col…?
The most popular alternatives to Featured Image Add in Admin Col… are Show Page Slug in Admin (100+ installs) and Custom Labels for WordPress… (20+ installs).
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