Autoset Featured Image
Auto Set the first image of your post to Featured Image.
The facts
- Rating
- 4.2★ from 12
- Active installs
- 1k+
- Price
- Free
- Last updated
- 28 Nov 2017
- Added
- Feb 2014
- Requires WP
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- WP 3.9.40
- Downloads
- 53,661
Our analysis
AI-assistedAutoset Featured Image is a WordPress plugin that automatically assigns the first image of a new post as the Featured Image. It requires no configuration after installation, making it a straightforward solution for users who frequently forget to set a Featured Image for their posts.
This plugin is particularly useful for bloggers and content creators who want to streamline their workflow and ensure that every new post has a Featured Image without manual effort. Users can still set their own Featured Image if they prefer, and there is an option to exclude specific posts from this automation.
Best for: This plugin suits bloggers and content creators looking to simplify the process of setting Featured Images.
What it does well
- ✓Automatically sets the first image of new posts as Featured Image
- ✓No configuration needed after installation
- ✓Allows manual setting of Featured Image if desired
- ✓Option to exclude specific posts from autosetting
Where it falls short
- •Only works for new posts, not existing ones
- •Limited information available about the plugin's performance and support
Verdict
Autoset Featured Image offers a simple way to manage Featured Images for new posts, but its functionality is limited to that scope.
From the developer
Arefly's own description of Autoset Featured Image, lightly tidied.
Busy with setting every post’s first image to the Featured Image?
Use this plugin instead!
This plugin will auto set the first image of your post (for new posts only) to Featured Image.
If you do not want set the first image, you can still set your own Featured Image.
How Does It Work?
You do not need to set anything after you install and no any options.
The plugin will auto set the first image of your new posts to Featured Image.
How to exclude a specific post?
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Go in to the post/page you do not want to autoset Featured Image.
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Find Meta Box name “Custom Field”.
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Click “Enter new”.
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Enter “no_featured_image” in Name Table and enter anything in Value Table.