Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Custom Featured Image Metabox currently ranks #17930 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #17759, first reached on Sep 18, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 80+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 2 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 10% versus the month before (3/day).
- The latest release, v1.0.1, shipped on Jan 1, 2015 (4,315 days ago) — release #4 since the plugin joined the directory in 2014.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-25 | #17930 |
| 2026-09-30 | #17875 |
| 2026-08-31 | #17967 |
| 2026-07-31 | #18106 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-25 | 80 |
| 2026-09-30 | 80 |
| 2026-08-31 | 80 |
| 2026-07-31 | 70 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-24 | 3 |
| 2026-09-30 | 4 |
| 2026-08-31 | 3 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1 |
| 2026-06-30 | 1 |
| 2026-05-29 | 3 |
| 2026-04-30 | 1 |
| 2026-03-31 | 1 |
| 2026-02-28 | 1 |
| 2026-01-31 | 1 |
| 2025-12-31 | 3 |
| 2025-11-30 | 2 |
| 2025-10-31 | 3 |
| 2025-09-28 | 1 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Yoren Chang |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.1 |
| Versions released | 4 |
| Last updated | 2015-01-01 |
| Added to directory | 2014-06-01 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.5+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Custom the title, content and set / remove link text in the Featured Image metabox.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Custom Featured Image Metabox?
WordPress.org reports 80+ active installs.
How popular is Custom Featured Image Metabox?
As of October 25, 2026, Custom Featured Image Metabox ranks #17930 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #17759.
When was Custom Featured Image Metabox last updated?
Custom Featured Image Metabox was last updated on January 1, 2015 (version 1.0.1). It has shipped 4 releases in total.
Who makes Custom Featured Image Metabox?
Custom Featured Image Metabox is developed by Yoren Chang. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in June 2014.
