# Tidyhive Featured Posts

> Tidyhive Featured Posts has 60+ active installs and 64 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 25/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Tidyhive Featured Posts shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 60+ sites and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.

**Set featured posts with single click, no page refresh from admin panel.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 60+
- **Total downloads:** 4,192
- **Downloads (30 days):** 64 (+33.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 25/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.5.0
- **Last updated:** Mar 11, 2017
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.7.38
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Mohit Chawla (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/orahmax2/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/tidyhive-featured-posts/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [featured](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/featured/) | #39 | 100 |
| [featured posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/featured-posts/) | #7 | 25 |
| [post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post/) | >100 | 1,199 |
| [posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/posts/) | >100 | 1,122 |
| [widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widget/) | >100 | 2,317 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| featured | >100 | 5,340 |
| featured posts | >100 | 4,479 |
| post | >100 | 10,000 |
| posts | >100 | 10,000 |
| widget | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.5: 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 | 90/100 |
| 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 Tidyhive Featured Posts free?
Yes. Tidyhive Featured Posts is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Tidyhive Featured Posts safe to use in 2026?
Tidyhive Featured Posts shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 60+ sites and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Tidyhive Featured Posts?
Tidyhive Featured Posts is active on 60+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,192 times since it launched in February 2017. It was downloaded 64 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Tidyhive Featured Posts work with WordPress 7.1?
Tidyhive Featured Posts is officially tested up to WordPress 4.7.38, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Tidyhive Featured Posts last updated?
The latest version, 1.5.0, was released on March 11, 2017 (10 years ago).

### Who makes Tidyhive Featured Posts?
Tidyhive Featured Posts is developed and maintained by Mohit Chawla.

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


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