Active installs
600+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#8290
Peak #8290
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
21.4K
Days tracked
2
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Category Featured Images currently ranks #8290 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- The latest release, v1.1.8, shipped on Jan 29, 2015 (4,208 days ago) — release #2 since the plugin joined the directory in 2014.
Ranking history
Active installs
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | Mat |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.1.8 |
| Versions released | 2 |
| Last updated | 2015-01-29 |
| Added to directory | 2014-04-25 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.5.0+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Set a featured image for all the posts of a category.
Frequently asked questions
Is Category Featured Images a free plugin?
Yes — Category Featured Images is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Category Featured Images?
WordPress.org reports 600+ active installs.
How popular is Category Featured Images?
As of August 7, 2026, Category Featured Images ranks #8290 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Category Featured Images last updated?
Category Featured Images was last updated on January 29, 2015 (version 1.1.8). It has shipped 2 releases in total.
Who makes Category Featured Images?
Category Featured Images is developed by Mat. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in April 2014.
