LOOS Featured Image Automator
Auto-generates a featured image from your post title via the OG Image Maker API, so every post is ready for social sharing without manual work.
Use with caution
LOOS Featured Image Automator works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 55/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- Needs PHP 8.1 or newer
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Where LOOS Featured Image Automat… stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| featured image | >100 |
| og-image | #70 |
| ogp | #25 |
| seo | >100 |
| social image | >100 |
About LOOS Featured Image Automator
From the official readme · v0.2.1Description
LOOS Featured Image Automator builds an OG Image Maker URL from your post title and site-wide API parameters defined on the settings screen, fetches the generated 1200×630 JPEG, sideloads it into the WordPress Media Library, and attaches it to the post as the featured image.
Generation runs asynchronously through WP-Cron, so saving a post is never blocked by the API call.
What this plugin does
- Builds an API URL from your post title and the site-wide parameters configured on the settings screen.
- Resolves the 302 redirect from the API to extract a stable source hash, so identical parameters do not re-generate the image.
- Sideloads the JPEG into the Media Library and attaches it as the featured image.
- When the title changes, regenerates the image and (optionally) deletes the previous plugin-generated attachment so the Media Library does not accumulate orphans.
- Respects manually-set featured images. If the existing featured image was not generated by this plugin, it is never overwritten.
What this plugin does NOT do
- It does NOT output an
og:imagemeta tag. The image is set as the featured image only. Your theme or SEO plugin is expected to read the featured image and output the meta tag (this avoids duplicate output when combined with SEO plugins). - It does NOT provide any per-post UI (no meta box, no Gutenberg sidebar). The only per-post value is the post title; all other API parameters are managed globally on the settings screen.
- It does NOT modify the front-end output of your site.
This plugin depends on a third-party service (operated by LOOS Inc.) to generate featured images. See the “External services” section below for the full disclosure (endpoints, what is sent, and when).
External services
This plugin relies on the following third-party service operated by LOOS Inc. to generate featured images. Activating the plugin and saving a post on a target post type causes data to be sent to this service.
OG Image Maker API (and its CDN delivery host)
- Endpoints:
- API: https://nekote.tools/ogimg-maker/api
- Generated JPEG delivery (CDN): https://og-cdn.nekote.tools/
- What is sent:
- To the API: the post title (as the
titlequery parameter) and the API parameters configured on the plugin settings screen (e.g.type,layout,mode,panel,frame,radii,pattern, OKLCHh/c/l, and resolvedhead/foottext). - To the CDN: only the standard HTTP request to download the generated JPEG (no plugin-specific payload other than the URL path identifying the image).
- To the API: the post title (as the
- When data is sent: When WP-Cron processes a queued generation job for a target post. The plugin issues a HEAD request to the API to obtain a 302 redirect to a CDN URL, then downloads the generated JPEG from the CDN into the WordPress Media Library. Repeated requests for the same source hash are skipped.
- Terms of Service: https://nekote.tools/terms/
- Privacy Policy: https://nekote.tools/privacy/
If you do not wish to send data to this service, do not activate the plugin.
Installation
- Upload the
loos-featured-image-automatordirectory to the/wp-content/plugins/directory, or install via the Plugins screen in WordPress. - Activate the plugin through the Plugins screen.
- Go to Settings > LOOS Featured Image Automator and configure the target post types and the default API parameters (type, layout, mode, OKLCH color, etc.).
- Save a post in a target post type. The featured image will be generated on the next WP-Cron run.
Frequently asked questions
Does this plugin output an og:image meta tag?
No. The plugin only attaches the generated image as the featured image. Your theme or SEO plugin is expected to output the og:image meta tag from the featured image. This design avoids duplicate og:image output when combined with SEO plugins.
What happens if I set the featured image manually?
A manually-set featured image is never overwritten. If the current featured image was not generated by this plugin, the plugin will skip generation for that post entirely.
What happens when I change the post title?
On the next WP-Cron run after the post is saved, the plugin rebuilds the API URL with the new title. If the resulting image differs from the previous one, a new image is generated and attached. If the “Delete the previous auto-generated image” option is enabled (default), the previous auto-generated image is removed from the Media Library.
Is there a UI in the block editor?
No. There is no per-post meta box or Gutenberg sidebar. All API parameters are managed site-wide on the settings screen. The only per-post value is the post title.
Does the plugin send any personal data?
Only the post title and the site-wide API parameters configured on the settings screen are sent to the OG Image Maker API.
Changelog
0.2.1
- Fixed: The OG Image Maker service moved to a new domain. The API endpoint and the expected CDN host are now
nekote.toolsandog-cdn.nekote.tools. Without this update, image generation always fails because the old endpoint now issues a redirect the plugin does not follow. - Changed: Links to the OG Image Maker site and editor now point to the new domain.
0.2.0
- Improved: Re-saving a post without any change that affects the generated image no longer contacts the OG Image Maker API. The request URL is fingerprinted locally, so an unchanged re-save is detected without issuing a request upstream (#1).
- i18n: Completed the Japanese (ja) translation.
0.1.0
- Initial release.
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FAQ
LOOS Featured Image Automator: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 17, 2026
Is LOOS Featured Image Automator free?
Yes. LOOS Featured Image Automator is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is LOOS Featured Image Automator safe to use in 2026?
LOOS Featured Image Automator works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 55/100 on our health check.
How many websites use LOOS Featured Image Automator?
LOOS Featured Image Automator is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 351 times since it launched in June 2026. It was downloaded 64 times in the last 30 days.
Does LOOS Featured Image Automator work with WordPress 7.1?
LOOS Featured Image Automator is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.7, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does LOOS Featured Image Automator need?
LOOS Featured Image Automator requires PHP 8.1 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was LOOS Featured Image Automator last updated?
The latest version, 0.2.1, was released on July 27, 2026 (3 months ago).
Who makes LOOS Featured Image Automator?
LOOS Featured Image Automator is developed and maintained by LOOS.
What are the best alternatives to LOOS Featured Image Automator?
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