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Maintained Tested up to 6.9.10

ogCover Generator

Automatically generate Open Graph images for WordPress posts and pages via ogCover API.

Active installs<10New
Downloads · 30d46▲ +7% vs prev. 30d
Rating—0 reviews
Health score42/100Fair
All-time downloads262Since Apr 2026
Support resolved—No recent threads
RequiresWP 6.0PHP 7.4+
Downloads · 7d9▼ -18.2% week over week
Our verdict

Use with caution

ogCover Generator works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 6 months ago, and scores 42/100 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)

How does it stack up?

Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support

Daily downloads

123Jul 20Sep 2Oct 17
Yesterday3
Daily average (1y)2
Peak day25Apr 29, 2026
Last 12 months268

Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.

Rankings

Where ogCover Generator stands today

WordPress.org search rankings

Live position in the plugin search, top 100
KeywordPositionCompeting pluginsCategory
featured image >100 4,610 Best featured image plugins →
og-image >100 374 Best og-image plugins →
open graph >100 1,216 Best open graph plugins →
seo >100 8,658 Best seo plugins →
social sharing >100 1,438 Best social sharing plugins →

About ogCover Generator

From the official readme · v1.0.2

Description

ogCover Generator creates OG images for posts and pages and injects them into social meta tags.

Main features:

  • Generate OG images on save/publish for posts and pages.
  • Regenerate a single post/page from the editor sidebar.
  • Run bulk sync for already published content.
  • Use separate template IDs for posts, pages, and homepage.
  • Inject og:image and twitter:image tags in page head.

You need an active ogCover account and API key.

External services

This plugin connects to the ogCover API (https://ogcover.io) to generate Open Graph images.

When you trigger image generation (automatic on post save, manual from the editor, or bulk sync), the plugin sends the following post/page data to https://ogcover.io/api/generate:

  • title
  • excerpt/content snippet
  • author name
  • publication date
  • category and tag names
  • estimated reading time
  • site name and tagline
  • featured/content image URL

No data is sent unless image generation is explicitly triggered. Generated image files are stored in your WordPress uploads directory.

  • Terms of Service: https://ogcover.io/terms
  • Privacy Policy: https://ogcover.io/privacy

Installation

  1. In WordPress admin, go to Plugins -> Add New.
  2. Search for “ogCover Generator” and click Install Now.
  3. Activate ogCover Generator.
  4. Go to Settings -> ogCover and enter your API key and template ID.

Alternative manual install:

  1. Download the plugin ZIP from https://ogcover.io/downloads/wordpress
  2. In WordPress admin, go to Plugins -> Add New -> Upload Plugin.
  3. Select the ZIP, click Install Now, then activate the plugin.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need an ogCover account?

Yes. You need an active account and an API key from your ogCover dashboard.

Can I use different templates for posts and pages?

Yes. Set Template ID for posts and optionally Page Template ID for pages.

What happens when quota is exceeded?

The plugin shows an admin warning notice. Depending on your account settings, generated images may include an ogCover watermark.

Can I regenerate old content in bulk?

Yes. Use the bulk sync action on the settings page.

Changelog

Maintenance release with packaging and repository cleanup improvements.

1.0.2

  • WordPress.org packaging alignment: ogcover-generator slug package and clean ZIP contents.
  • Repository/documentation cleanup and version consistency updates.

1.0.1

  • Improved install instructions for WordPress.org users.
  • Added Privacy section describing data sent to ogCover API.
  • Improved manual generation error message for unsaved auto-drafts (RU/EN).

1.0.0

  • Initial public release.
  • Automatic OG image generation for posts and pages.
  • Manual regenerate action in editor.
  • Bulk sync for published content.
  • Homepage cover support via separate template.

Full changelog on WordPress.org →

Screenshots

ogCover item under WordPress Settings menu.
ogCover item under WordPress Settings menu.
Connection settings: API key, template IDs, auto-update.
Connection settings: API key, template IDs, auto-update.
Homepage cover settings block.
Homepage cover settings block.
Template variables reference table.
Template variables reference table.
Bulk sync section for published posts/pages.
Bulk sync section for published posts/pages.
Editor sidebar meta box with preview and regenerate action.
Editor sidebar meta box with preview and regenerate action.

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FAQ

ogCover Generator: quick answers

Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.

Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 18, 2026

Is ogCover Generator free?

Yes. ogCover Generator is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

Is ogCover Generator safe to use in 2026?

ogCover Generator works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 6 months ago, and scores 42/100 on our health check.

How many websites use ogCover Generator?

ogCover Generator is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 262 times since it launched in April 2026. It was downloaded 46 times in the last 30 days.

Does ogCover Generator work with WordPress 7.1?

ogCover Generator 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 ogCover Generator need?

ogCover Generator requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

When was ogCover Generator last updated?

The latest version, 1.0.2, was released on April 29, 2026 (6 months ago).

Who makes ogCover Generator?

ogCover Generator is developed and maintained by pavelzotikov.

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