Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Easy Add Thumbnail currently ranks #2678 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #2667, first reached on Jul 25, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 7K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 12 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 26% versus the month before (9/day).
- The latest release, v1.1.3, shipped on Oct 5, 2023 (1,108 days ago) — release #8 since the plugin joined the directory in 2010.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | #2678 |
| 2026-09-30 | #2685 |
| 2026-08-31 | #2690 |
| 2026-07-31 | #2674 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | 7,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 7,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 7,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 7,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 11 |
| 2026-09-30 | 10 |
| 2026-08-31 | 9 |
| 2026-07-31 | 4 |
| 2026-06-30 | 2 |
| 2026-05-31 | 6 |
| 2026-04-30 | 3 |
| 2026-03-31 | 9 |
| 2026-02-28 | 6 |
| 2026-01-31 | 6 |
| 2025-12-31 | 8 |
| 2025-11-30 | 9 |
| 2025-10-31 | 6 |
| 2025-09-30 | 7 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Samuel Aguilera |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.1.3 |
| Versions released | 8 |
| Last updated | 2023-10-05 |
| Added to directory | 2010-03-18 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.7+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Automatically sets the featured image to the first image uploaded into the post (any post type with thumbnail support). So easy like that...
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Easy Add Thumbnail?
WordPress.org reports 7K+ active installs.
How popular is Easy Add Thumbnail?
As of October 17, 2026, Easy Add Thumbnail ranks #2678 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #2667.
When was Easy Add Thumbnail last updated?
Easy Add Thumbnail was last updated on October 5, 2023 (version 1.1.3). It has shipped 8 releases in total.
Who makes Easy Add Thumbnail?
Easy Add Thumbnail is developed by Samuel Aguilera. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in March 2010.
