Unfeature
Simply associates a checkbox with the featured image, allowing it to be skipped on single posts.
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.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 12 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.9 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Unfeature stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| featured image | >100 |
| thumbnail | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Unfeature
From the official readme · v0.1Description
Unfeature simply associates a checkbox with the featured image of a specific post, allowing you to control whether or not this image will show on the single template.
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FAQ
Unfeature: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 7, 2026
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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