# Unfeature

> Unfeature has 10+ active installs and 61 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Unfeature shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**Simply associates a checkbox with the featured image, allowing it to be skipped on single posts.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 1,719
- **Downloads (30 days):** 61 (+24.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.1
- **Last updated:** Apr 18, 2014
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.9.40
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.8+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Grant Mangham (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/vancoder/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/unfeature/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [featured image](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/featured-image/) | >100 | 219 |
| [thumbnail](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/thumbnail/) | >100 | 158 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| featured image | >100 | 4,468 |
| thumbnail | >100 | 4,179 |

## Version adoption

- 0.1: 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 30, 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 Unfeature free?
Yes. Unfeature is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Unfeature safe to use in 2026?
Unfeature shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Unfeature?
Unfeature is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,719 times since it launched in April 2014. It was downloaded 61 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Unfeature work with WordPress 7.1?
Unfeature is officially tested up to WordPress 3.9.40, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Unfeature last updated?
The latest version, 0.1, was released on April 18, 2014 (12 years ago).

### Who makes Unfeature?
Unfeature is developed and maintained by Grant Mangham.

### What are the best alternatives to Unfeature?
The most popular alternatives to Unfeature 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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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/unfeature/ · Generated 2026-10-07 22:34 UTC by PageForge