Active installs
60K+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#665
Peak #656
Downloads / day
73
prev 132
Downloads (7d)
877
All-time downloads
558K
Days tracked
37
1 day▬
7 days▬
30 days▼ 4
90 days—
Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Default featured image currently ranks #665 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #656, first reached on Jul 26, 2026.
- It is averaging 126 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 5% versus the month before (119/day).
- The latest release, v1.8.2, shipped on Jun 17, 2026 (75 days ago) — release #23 since the plugin joined the directory in 2012.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | #665 |
| 2026-07-31 | #661 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | 60,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 60,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-29 | 73 |
| 2026-07-31 | 132 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Jan-Willem |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.8.2 |
| Versions released | 23 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-17 |
| Added to directory | 2012-12-25 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.2+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Add a Default Featured Image for all posts & pages.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Default featured image?
WordPress.org reports 60K+ active installs.
How popular is Default featured image?
As of August 31, 2026, Default featured image ranks #665 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #656.
When was Default featured image last updated?
Default featured image was last updated on June 17, 2026 (version 1.8.2). It has shipped 23 releases in total.
Who makes Default featured image?
Default featured image is developed by Jan-Willem. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in December 2012.
