Require Featured Image
Requires content you specify to have a featured image set before they can be published.
The facts
- Rating
- 3.9★ from 16
- Active installs
- 3k+
- Price
- Free
- Last updated
- 17 Dec 2019
- Added
- Aug 2013
- Requires WP
- 3.5
- Tested up to
- WP 5.3.23
- Downloads
- 98,027
Our analysis
AI-assistedRequire Featured Image is a WordPress plugin that ensures specified post types must have a featured image before they can be published. It helps maintain editorial standards by preventing posts without featured images from being published, which can improve the overall layout and appearance of your site.
The plugin is configured through a simple options page where you can select which content types require a featured image and set a minimum image size. It is suitable for users who want to enforce the inclusion of featured images across their posts and other content types.
Best for: This plugin suits WordPress users who want to enforce the use of featured images in their posts.
What it does well
- ✓Ensures posts have a featured image before publishing
- ✓Configurable options for different content types
- ✓Simple setup through an options page
Where it falls short
- •Limited to the features described in the input
- •Last updated in December 2019
Verdict
Require Featured Image provides a straightforward solution for maintaining visual consistency in posts. However, its last update was in 2019, which may raise concerns about ongoing support.
From the developer
pressupinc's own description of Require Featured Image, lightly tidied.
Simplify Your Editing Life
Requires your various post types — as specified in a simple options page — to have a featured image set before they can be published. If a lack of featured images causes your layout to break, or just look less-than-optimal, this is the plugin for you.
Rather than forcing you to manually enforce your editorial standards of including a featured image in every post, if your contributors fail to add a featured image to a post before publishing it they’ll simply find it impossible to publish.
Setting up the Plugin
By default it works on the “Post” content type only, but you can specify other content types, or turn it off for Posts in the new options page in your left sidebar: Settings > Req Featured Image. Simply check and uncheck the appropriate types, set a minimum image size if you desire, hit save and you’re all set. Happy publishing!
Anything else?
Don’t forget to check out the plugins page on our website, and don’t hesitate to browse and fork on GitHub. Have a unique WordPress project you need help on? Get in touch with Press Up to set yourself up for success.