Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Featured Image Admin Thumb currently ranks #1130 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1124, first reached on Sep 13, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 20K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 55 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 16% versus the month before (47/day).
- The latest release, v1.6.1, shipped on Jul 10, 2026 (99 days ago) — release #9 since the plugin joined the directory in 2013.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #1130 |
| 2026-09-30 | #1136 |
| 2026-08-31 | #1128 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1132 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 20,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 20,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 20,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 20,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | 70 |
| 2026-09-30 | 63 |
| 2026-08-31 | 41 |
| 2026-07-31 | 39 |
| 2026-06-30 | 45 |
| 2026-05-31 | 26 |
| 2026-04-30 | 32 |
| 2026-03-31 | 38 |
| 2026-02-28 | 27 |
| 2026-01-31 | 23 |
| 2025-12-31 | 28 |
| 2025-11-30 | 38 |
| 2025-10-31 | 50 |
| 2025-09-30 | 65 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Sean Hayes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.6.1 |
| Versions released | 9 |
| Last updated | 2026-07-10 |
| Added to directory | 2013-12-03 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.5.1+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.0+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Adds inline thumbnail image to admin columns on Post/post types view (where supported). Click to easily set/change the featured image.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Featured Image Admin Thumb?
WordPress.org reports 20K+ active installs.
How popular is Featured Image Admin Thumb?
As of October 16, 2026, Featured Image Admin Thumb ranks #1130 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #1124.
When was Featured Image Admin Thumb last updated?
Featured Image Admin Thumb was last updated on July 10, 2026 (version 1.6.1). It has shipped 9 releases in total.
Who makes Featured Image Admin Thumb?
Featured Image Admin Thumb is developed by Sean Hayes. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in December 2013.
