# WP-SmartFeatures

> WP-SmartFeatures has <10 active installs and 27 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 21/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WP-SmartFeatures shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

**Provides user-designated keyword info to determine featured articles.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 1,611
- **Downloads (30 days):** 27 (+92.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 21/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.0
- **Last updated:** Apr 23, 2012
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.4.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Aaron Brazell (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/technosailor/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-smartfeatures/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [featured](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/featured/) | >100 | 100 |
| [loop](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/loop/) | >100 | 24 |
| [template tag](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/template-tag/) | >100 | 4 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| featured | >100 | 5,245 |
| loop | >100 | 3,233 |
| template tag | >100 | 6,061 |

## 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 | 92/100 |
| 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+ | — | Sep 19, 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 WP-SmartFeatures free?
Yes. WP-SmartFeatures is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is WP-SmartFeatures safe to use in 2026?
WP-SmartFeatures shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP-SmartFeatures?
WP-SmartFeatures is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,611 times since it launched in December 2008. It was downloaded 27 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP-SmartFeatures work with WordPress 7.1?
WP-SmartFeatures is officially tested up to WordPress 3.4.2, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was WP-SmartFeatures last updated?
The latest version, 2.0, was released on April 23, 2012 (14 years ago).

### Who makes WP-SmartFeatures?
WP-SmartFeatures is developed and maintained by Aaron Brazell.

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


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