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Feed Post Thumbnail Review - In-Depth Analysis

Enhance your RSS feed with post thumbnails using MRSS namespace. Lightweight with simple settings.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.97/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 1+ reviews)

Active Installations

2,000+

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 plugin adds an MRSS namespace to your site's RSS feed, allowing each post's thumbnail to be included as a media element.

WP Feed Post Thumbnail is designed to be lightweight, adding only two small options under Settings -> Reading for easy configuration.

If you would like to contribute to this plugin or report an issue, please note that we develop this plugin on GitHub.

Developed by a team of experienced web professionals from Switzerland and Germany.

Comparing to Alternatives

Feed Post Thumbnail is a straightforward plugin focused on generating thumbnails for feed posts. Compared to other plugins in its category, it offers a simple solution without additional complex features.

Top alternatives

Feed Post Thumbnail

Strengths

Easy to install and configure
Lightweight with minimal impact on site performance
Automatically generates thumbnails for feed posts

Weaknesses

Limited customization options
No advanced features like bulk processing or image editing
Lacks integration with other popular plugins

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback on Feed Post Thumbnail is limited but generally positive regarding its simplicity and functionality.

Positive highlights

Simple setup and works as expected
Does the job without unnecessary complexity
Reliable thumbnail generation for feed posts

Common complaints

Lack of advanced features
No support for bulk thumbnail generation
Minimal documentation available

Weaknesses

Limited user community and support
No updates or enhancements frequently released

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a basic and lightweight plugin to automatically generate thumbnails for their feed posts without extra features.

Not ideal for

Those needing advanced thumbnail customization, bulk processing, or integration with other plugins may find this plugin insufficient.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes automatic thumbnail generation for feed posts with easy setup and minimal configuration.

Final Verdict

Feed Post Thumbnail is a simple and effective tool for users who want automatic thumbnail generation for their feed posts without additional features or complexity.

While it lacks advanced options and a paid version, its ease of use and lightweight design make it a suitable choice for basic needs.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Feed Post Thumbnail plugin.

Feed

MRSS

Thumbnail

Screenshots

FAQ

Yep, we add the proper XML namespaces for that. Everything just works as expected!

Yes, the plugin has two filters available for this:

// Filters the size on media:content tag. Defaults to 'full'. add_filter( 'wp_feed_post_thumbnail_image_size_full', function( $size ) {     return 'large'; // Return any registered image size. }, 10, 1 );  // Filters the size on the media:thumbnail tag. Defaults to 'thumbnail'. add_filter( 'wp_feed_post_thumbnail_image_size_thumbnail', function( $size ) {     return 'medium'; // Return any registered image size. }, 10, 1 );

Yes, the plugin has two filters available for this:

// Filters the featured image attachment post object. add_filter( 'wp_feed_post_thumbnail_image', function( $thumbnail ) {     return ''; // Return an empty string or another attachment post object. }, 10, 1 );  // Filters the array of attachment post objects. Defaults to featured image post object if exists. add_filter( 'wp_feed_post_thumbnail_images', function( $images ) {     $attachment_id = '123';     $images[] =  get_post( $attachment_id ); // Additional attachment post object.     return images; }, 10, 1 );

Yes, there is a filter for each of these things:

// Filters the title on the media:title tag. Defaults to attachment title. add_filter( 'wp_feed_post_thumbnail_title', function( $title ) {     return 'Override title'; // Return any plain text. }, 10, 1 );  // Filters the text on the media:description tag. Defaults to attachment description. add_filter( 'wp_feed_post_thumbnail_description', function( $description ) {     return 'Same description for all images'; // Return any plain string. }, 10, 1 );  // Filters the name of the author on the media:copyright tag. Defaults to attachment author. add_filter( 'wp_feed_post_thumbnail_author', function( $author_name ) {     return 'Matt'; // Return any plain string. }, 10, 1 );