Automatic Featured Images from Videos
4.6★ (36 ratings) · Current rank #2652
Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Automatic Featured Images from Videos currently ranks #2652 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #2649, first reached on Aug 7, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.2.9, shipped on Jul 14, 2026 (27 days ago) — release #17 since the plugin joined the directory in 2014.
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Details
| Author | webdevstudios |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.2.9 |
| Versions released | 17 |
| Last updated | 2026-07-14 |
| Added to directory | 2014-07-16 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
If a YouTube or Vimeo video embed exists near the start of a post, we'll automatically set the post's featured image to a thumbnail of the video.
Frequently asked questions
Is Automatic Featured Images from Videos a free plugin?
Yes — Automatic Featured Images from Videos is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Automatic Featured Images from Videos?
WordPress.org reports 7K+ active installs.
How popular is Automatic Featured Images from Videos?
As of August 10, 2026, Automatic Featured Images from Videos ranks #2652 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #2649.
When was Automatic Featured Images from Videos last updated?
Automatic Featured Images from Videos was last updated on July 14, 2026 (version 1.2.9). It has shipped 17 releases in total.
Who makes Automatic Featured Images from Videos?
Automatic Featured Images from Videos is developed by webdevstudios. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in July 2014.
