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Easy Featured Images

By danielpataki

Content Management / Media Library & Asset Management

Reviewed by Abdul Hameid

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

Easy Featured Images Review - In-Depth Analysis

Easily manage featured images for posts from the admin post list. Supports AJAX for instant image assignment.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.93/10

User Rating

4.7/5 (based on 7+ reviews)

Active Installations

1,000+

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

Easy Featured Images allows you to assign featured images to posts much more efficiently, especially if you have a number of posts to go through. Normally you have to visit the edit page of each post, launch the media window and upload or assign the image.

With the plugin enabled you can do this from the post list screen. Everything works via AJAX so images are assigned instantly, without having to wait for pages to load. It uses the regular WordPress media box making the plugin 100% WordPress awesome.

Easy Featured Images also supports WooCommerce, yay!

You can use the efi/post_types filter to modify the array of post types that the plugin's functionality is assigned to. Return the final list of post types you want the plugin to be applied to.

As of version 1.2.0, the plugin has an efi/settings filter which allows developers to change some settings. For now, the only setting available is show_thumbnail_preview which can be set to true or false.

Comparing to Alternatives

Easy Featured Images stands alone in its category with no close direct alternatives available, making it a unique solution for managing featured images in WordPress.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and clean interface
Efficiently tracks and manages featured images
Helps add or edit featured images quickly without full post editing
Highly rated by users for ease of use
No known security vulnerabilities

Weaknesses

Limited advanced features due to simplicity
No option to select images from those already assigned to the same post
Lacks a pro version with extended functionality
No direct alternatives to compare feature sets

User Sentiment Analysis

With a high overall rating of 4.7 out of 5 from 7 reviews and no low-star ratings, users generally express strong satisfaction with Easy Featured Images.

Positive highlights

'Very simple tool at the back end' - PhilipBarrington
'Very useful, clean and perfect' - chillmen
Helps quickly add or edit featured images without deep navigation - PhilipBarrington
Appreciated for tracking down featured images easily - PhilipBarrington
Clean interface praised by users - chillmen

Common complaints

Weaknesses

No option to select images from those assigned to the same post
Limited feature set due to no pro version
No recent updates since 2015 may concern some users

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a straightforward, lightweight plugin to manage featured images quickly without complex features or additional costs.

Not ideal for

Users needing advanced image selection options, frequent updates, or premium features may find this plugin lacking.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers essential functionality to add, edit, and track featured images efficiently without any cost.

Final Verdict

Easy Featured Images is a simple, effective plugin that fulfills its purpose well, earning high praise for ease of use and clean design. Its lack of direct alternatives highlights its unique position, though it remains basic without advanced features or a pro version.

While it may not suit users seeking more sophisticated image management, its free availability and absence of security issues make it a reliable choice for those needing straightforward featured image handling in WordPress.