# WP Featured Image Widget

> WP Featured Image Widget has 10+ active installs and 50 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

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

**Provides a widget that displays the featured image for a post or page with custom settings.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 1,765
- **Downloads (30 days):** 50 (+117.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.1
- **Last updated:** Jan 17, 2017
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.7.38
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.5+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Nanhe Kumar (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/nanhe4it/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-featured-image-widget/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [featured image](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/featured-image/) | >100 | 219 |
| [post thumbnail](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post-thumbnail/) | #25 | 38 |
| [siderbar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/siderbar/) | #1 | 1 |
| [widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widget/) | >100 | 2,313 |
| [wordpress widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wordpress-widget/) | #3 | 5 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| featured image | >100 | 4,477 |
| post thumbnail | >100 | 3,193 |
| siderbar | #5 | 11 |
| widget | >100 | 10,000 |
| wordpress widget | >100 | 10,000 |

## 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 WP Featured Image Widget free?
Yes. WP Featured Image Widget is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

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

### How many websites use WP Featured Image Widget?
WP Featured Image Widget is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,765 times since it launched in January 2017. It was downloaded 50 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP Featured Image Widget work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Featured Image Widget 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 WP Featured Image Widget last updated?
The latest version, 0.1, was released on January 17, 2017 (10 years ago).

### Who makes WP Featured Image Widget?
WP Featured Image Widget is developed and maintained by Nanhe Kumar.

### What are the best alternatives to WP Featured Image Widget?
The most popular alternatives to WP Featured Image Widget 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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