Active installs
100+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#14909
Peak #14909
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
9.2K
Days tracked
2
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Featured Image from YouTube currently ranks #14909 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- The latest release, v1.6, shipped on Oct 2, 2025 (309 days ago) — release #8 since the plugin joined the directory in 2021.
Ranking history
Active installs
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | davidfcarr |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.6 |
| Versions released | 8 |
| Last updated | 2025-10-02 |
| Added to directory | 2021-03-08 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Quickly add a featured image to posts that include YouTube videos by retrieving the featured image from the YouTube service.
Frequently asked questions
Is Featured Image from YouTube a free plugin?
Yes — Featured Image from YouTube is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Featured Image from YouTube?
WordPress.org reports 100+ active installs.
How popular is Featured Image from YouTube?
As of August 7, 2026, Featured Image from YouTube ranks #14909 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Featured Image from YouTube last updated?
Featured Image from YouTube was last updated on October 2, 2025 (version 1.6). It has shipped 8 releases in total.
Who makes Featured Image from YouTube?
Featured Image from YouTube is developed by davidfcarr. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in March 2021.
