Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Featured Image Column currently ranks #4601 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #4594, first reached on Oct 15, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 2K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 15 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 2% versus the month before (15/day).
- The latest release, v1.2.0, shipped on Aug 14, 2026 (64 days ago) — release #8 since the plugin joined the directory in 2011.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #4601 |
| 2026-09-30 | #4623 |
| 2026-08-31 | #4636 |
| 2026-07-31 | #4714 |
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 | 2,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 2,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 2,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 2,000 |
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 | 13 |
| 2026-09-30 | 11 |
| 2026-08-31 | 15 |
| 2026-07-31 | 19 |
| 2026-06-30 | 6 |
| 2026-05-31 | 7 |
| 2026-04-30 | 9 |
| 2026-03-31 | 12 |
| 2026-02-28 | 9 |
| 2026-01-31 | 3 |
| 2025-12-31 | 4 |
| 2025-11-30 | 6 |
| 2025-10-31 | 7 |
| 2025-09-30 | 5 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Austin |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.2.0 |
| Versions released | 8 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-14 |
| Added to directory | 2011-09-14 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.2+ |
| Requires PHP | 8.0+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Adds a column to any post type edit screen with the featured image if it exists.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Featured Image Column?
WordPress.org reports 2K+ active installs.
How popular is Featured Image Column?
As of October 16, 2026, Featured Image Column ranks #4601 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #4594.
When was Featured Image Column last updated?
Featured Image Column was last updated on August 14, 2026 (version 1.2.0). It has shipped 8 releases in total.
Who makes Featured Image Column?
Featured Image Column is developed by Austin. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in September 2011.
