# Genesis Featured Video

> Genesis Featured Video has 100+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 5 reviews and 205 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 37/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Genesis Featured Video shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 37/100 on our health check.

**Replace featured images on your blog or archive pages in your Genesis theme with a featured video from YouTube, Vimeo, other video hosting services, or even self-hosted videos. This plugin lets your visitors play the…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 23,514
- **Downloads (30 days):** 205 (+14.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 5 reviews
- **Health score:** 37/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1.5
- **Last updated:** Oct 13, 2021
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.8.17
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.1.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** AMP-MODE (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/ampmode/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/featured-videos-for-genesis/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [featured image](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/featured-image/) | #57 | 217 |
| [featured video](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/featured-video/) | #5 | 13 |
| [genesis](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/genesis/) | #31 | 87 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| featured image | >100 | 4,348 |
| featured video | >100 | 1,312 |
| genesis | #95 | 291 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Recent Posts Widget With Thumbnails](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/recent-posts-widget-with-thumbnails/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (213) | Sep 13, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 2 | [Quick Featured Images](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/quick-featured-images/) | 50K+ | 4.7/5 (235) | Aug 18, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 3 | [Auto Featured Image (Auto Post Thumbnail)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/auto-post-thumbnail/) | 40K+ | 3.8/5 (118) | Sep 7, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 4 | [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 |
| 5 | [XO Featured Image Tools](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/xo-featured-image-tools/) | 20K+ | 4.7/5 (21) | Nov 24, 2025 | 61/100 |
| 6 | [Featured Image Admin Thumb](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/featured-image-admin-thumb-fiat/) | 20K+ | 4.7/5 (40) | Jul 10, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 7 | [Multiple Post Thumbnails](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/multiple-post-thumbnails/) | 20K+ | 4.7/5 (42) | Nov 26, 2018 | 46/100 |
| 8 | [Ultimate Posts Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ultimate-posts-widget/) | 10K+ | 4.5/5 (55) | Jul 17, 2024 | 45/100 |
| 9 | [Manual Image Crop](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/manual-image-crop/) | 7K+ | 4.1/5 (56) | Aug 13, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 10 | [Easy Add Thumbnail](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-add-thumbnail/) | 7K+ | 4.5/5 (52) | Oct 5, 2023 | 44/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Genesis Featured Video safe to use in 2026?
Genesis Featured Video shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 37/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Genesis Featured Video?
Genesis Featured Video is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 23,514 times since it launched in October 2016. It was downloaded 205 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Genesis Featured Video work with WordPress 7.1?
Genesis Featured Video is officially tested up to WordPress 5.8.17, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Genesis Featured Video last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.5, was released on October 13, 2021 (5 years ago).

### Who makes Genesis Featured Video?
Genesis Featured Video is developed and maintained by AMP-MODE.

### What are the best alternatives to Genesis Featured Video?
The most popular alternatives to Genesis Featured Video are Recent Posts Widget With Th… (100K+ installs), Quick Featured Images (50K+ installs) and Auto Featured Image (Auto P… (40K+ installs).


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