Active installs
400+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#9939
Peak #9926
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
20.6K
Days tracked
3
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Category Featured Image currently ranks #9939 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #9926, first reached on Aug 7, 2026.
- The latest release, v2.09, shipped on Mar 29, 2026 (132 days ago) — release #18 since the plugin joined the directory in 2019.
Ranking history
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Downloads per day
Details
| Author | Katsushi Kawamori |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.09 |
| Versions released | 18 |
| Last updated | 2026-03-29 |
| Added to directory | 2019-05-03 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.6+ |
| Requires PHP | 8.0+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Set a featured image for post by a category.
Frequently asked questions
Is Category Featured Image a free plugin?
Yes — Category Featured Image is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Category Featured Image?
WordPress.org reports 400+ active installs.
How popular is Category Featured Image?
As of August 8, 2026, Category Featured Image ranks #9939 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #9926.
When was Category Featured Image last updated?
Category Featured Image was last updated on March 29, 2026 (version 2.09). It has shipped 18 releases in total.
Who makes Category Featured Image?
Category Featured Image is developed by Katsushi Kawamori. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in May 2019.
