# Featured Posts Pro

> Featured Posts Pro has 100+ active installs, a 4.2/5 rating from 5 reviews and 97 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 34/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Featured Posts Pro shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 4.2/5 and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 34/100 on our health check.

**allows administrator and editor an option to set posts, pages & custom posts as a featured posts very easily. Posts, pages & custom posts can be set as featured posts using a checkbox on the posts list page or on the…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 4,513
- **Downloads (30 days):** 97 (+61.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.2/5 from 5 reviews
- **Health score:** 34/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.4
- **Last updated:** Apr 4, 2019
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.1.27
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** thapa.laxman (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/thapalaxman/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/featured-posts-pro/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [featured](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/featured/) | #22 | 100 |
| [featured post widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/featured-post-widget/) | #1 | 1 |
| [featured posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/featured-posts/) | #4 | 25 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| featured | >100 | 5,317 |
| featured post widget | >100 | 1,875 |
| featured posts | >100 | 4,468 |

## Version adoption

- 1.4: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Featured Image from URL (FIFU)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/featured-image-from-url/) | 60K+ | 4.6/5 (264) | Oct 7, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 2 | [Conditionally display featured image on singular posts and pages](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/conditionally-display-featured-image-on-singular-pages/) | 30K+ | 4.8/5 (38) | May 3, 2026 | 68/100 |
| 3 | [Hide Featured Image](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hide-featured-image/) | 10K+ | 3.6/5 (81) | May 28, 2018 | 40/100 |
| 4 | [Daddy Plus](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/daddy-plus/) | 8K+ | — | Oct 10, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 5 | [NS Featured Posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ns-featured-posts/) | 4K+ | 4.8/5 (29) | Sep 2, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 6 | [WP Hide Show Featured Image](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-hide-show-featured-image/) | 3K+ | 4.7/5 (3) | Jul 22, 2025 | 43/100 |
| 7 | [Featured Galleries](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/featured-galleries/) | 3K+ | 4.7/5 (20) | Aug 2, 2018 | 44/100 |
| 8 | [YITH WooCommerce Featured Video](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/yith-woocommerce-featured-video/) | 3K+ | 2.9/5 (34) | Oct 1, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 9 | [Better REST API Featured Images](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/better-rest-api-featured-images/) | 2K+ | 5/5 (11) | Jul 30, 2016 | 40/100 |
| 10 | [RSS Featured Image](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rss-featured-image/) | 2K+ | 5/5 (23) | Oct 12, 2023 | 45/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Featured Posts Pro safe to use in 2026?
Featured Posts Pro shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 4.2/5 and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 34/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Featured Posts Pro?
Featured Posts Pro is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,513 times since it launched in October 2016. It was downloaded 97 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Featured Posts Pro work with WordPress 7.1?
Featured Posts Pro is officially tested up to WordPress 5.1.27, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Featured Posts Pro last updated?
The latest version, 1.4, was released on April 4, 2019 (8 years ago).

### Who makes Featured Posts Pro?
Featured Posts Pro is developed and maintained by thapa.laxman.

### What are the best alternatives to Featured Posts Pro?
The most popular alternatives to Featured Posts Pro are Featured Image from URL (FI… (60K+ installs), Conditionally display featu… (30K+ installs) and Hide Featured Image (10K+ installs).


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