Category Featured Image
Set a featured image for post by a category.
The facts
- Rating
- 2.9★ from 12
- Active installs
- 400+
- Price
- Free
- Last updated
- 16 Aug 2026
- Added
- May 2019
- Requires WP
- 4.6
- Tested up to
- WP 7.1
- Requires PHP
- 8.0
- Downloads
- 20,687
Our analysis
AI-assistedCategory Featured Image is a WordPress plugin that allows you to set a featured image for posts based on their categories. You can bulk set the featured image for all posts in a category when you assign a category featured image. The plugin also supports Custom Post Types and prioritises the parent category's featured image if multiple categories are involved.
This plugin is suitable for users who want to manage featured images across multiple posts efficiently, particularly those who use categories extensively in their content organisation.
Best for: This plugin suits WordPress users who frequently organise content by categories and need to manage featured images accordingly.
What it does well
- ✓Allows bulk setting of featured images for posts by category
- ✓Supports Custom Post Types
- ✓Prioritises parent category featured images
Where it falls short
- •May unintentionally remove featured images if not used carefully
- •Limited information on additional features or support
Verdict
Category Featured Image provides a straightforward way to manage featured images by category, but users should be cautious about its bulk update functionality.
From the developer
Katsushi Kawamori's own description of Category Featured Image, lightly tidied.
Set a featured image for post by a category
- Bulk set the featured image of all the posts, when setting the category featured image.
- If there are multiple categories, the parent category featured image takes precedence.
- Can apply a category featured image to the post featured image, when posting.
- Supports Custom Post Types.
Warning
- Pressing the “Update” button after “Add New Image” or “Replace Image” under “Edit Category” will change the featured image for all posts in that category.
- Even if you do not set an image, pressing the “Update” button under “Edit Category” will remove the featured image for all posts in that category.
- If you do not need this feature, do not use this plugin !