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Hide featured image on all single page/post

By Tyler Tork

Content Management / Blog & Article Publishing

Reviewed by Abdul Hameid

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

Hide featured image on all single page/post Review - In-Depth Analysis

This plugin hides all featured images on pages and posts in their own tab. It does not modify the posts themselves.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.71/10

User Rating

4.6/5 (based on 14+ reviews)

Active Installations

4,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This lightweight plugin hides all featured images on pages and posts when they are viewed in their own tab. The posts are not modified; they still have a featured image if you selected one. The plugin only disables the theme's ability to access the image when rendering the page.

If your theme displays featured images in search results, Posts page, category lists, and so on, it still can do that. Social media platforms and search engines that look for an image to accompany the excerpt can also still find the featured image URL in the post metadata.

There are no settings; the plugin just does the one thing. The change applies to existing posts as well as anything you create after activation. You would need to edit any old posts that are adversely affected by this change if you want the featured image to display.

TECHNICAL NOTE: Themes that find the featured image by looking up data in the database directly may still emit HTML for the featured image despite this plugin. As a second line of defense, the plugin loads a stylesheet that tries to hide the image if it is present in the HTML.

Comparing to Alternatives

This plugin offers a straightforward solution to hide featured images on single posts and pages, with several alternatives available that provide similar functionality.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and effective at hiding featured images on all single posts and pages
High user satisfaction with a 4.6-star average rating
No known security vulnerabilities reported
Compatible with various themes as reported by users
Lightweight and easy to use without complex settings

Weaknesses

Does not support older themes like TwentySeventeen as noted by some users
Lacks advanced conditional display options found in some alternatives
No pro version available, limiting feature expansion
Limited user base with only 14 total ratings

User Sentiment Analysis

With a strong majority of 5-star ratings and very few low ratings, users generally express high satisfaction with the plugin's performance and simplicity.

Positive highlights

'Works exactly as I wanted' - PalKat
'It is working great. Thank you.' - Sergio Ortiz
'Everything is working fine.' - Maksimasz
'I love how it works, it’s like a ghost plugin and greatly fine.' - naijamomo
'Perfect plugin' - anassatout

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Does not work with some older themes such as TwentySeventeen
Limited functionality beyond hiding featured images on single posts

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who want a simple, no-fuss plugin to hide featured images on all single posts and pages without needing advanced customization.

Not ideal for

Users requiring compatibility with older themes like TwentySeventeen or those looking for advanced conditional display features or premium support options.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version fully covers the core functionality of hiding featured images on single posts and pages, providing good value for users with this specific need.

Final Verdict

Hide featured image on all single page/post is a reliable and straightforward plugin that effectively meets the needs of users wanting to hide featured images on single posts and pages. It boasts a high user satisfaction rate and no known security issues, making it a safe choice for most WordPress sites.

While it lacks advanced features and compatibility with some older themes, its simplicity and free availability make it a valuable tool for users seeking a lightweight solution without extra complexity. Alternatives exist for those needing more customization or broader theme support.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Hide featured image on all single page/post plugin.

featured images

FAQ

You probably do want to display them somewhere in the post. You just might not always like the way your theme does it. If using this plugin, add the same image twice in your post — once as the featured image, and again somewhere in the content. There, you can use the position, size, wrapping, caption, and cropping you prefer.