Title: SNY Auto Featured Image Author: Sanny Srivastava Published: April 20, 2014 Last modified: January 24, 2026 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/wp-auto-featured-image/assets/banner-772x250.png?rev=3445965) ![](https://ps.w.org/wp-auto-featured-image/assets/icon-256x256.jpg?rev=3445965) # SNY Auto Featured Image By [Sanny Srivastava](https://profiles.wordpress.org/sanny_rss/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/wp-auto-featured-image.2.0.3.zip) * [Details](https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-auto-featured-image/#description) * [Reviews](https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-auto-featured-image/#reviews) * [Installation](https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-auto-featured-image/#installation) * [Development](https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-auto-featured-image/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/wp-auto-featured-image/) ## Description **Automatically set a default featured image** for your WordPress posts, pages, and custom post types. Save time and ensure every piece of content has a professional thumbnail! #### Why Choose SNY Auto Featured Image? Never publish a post without a featured image again. This lightweight plugin automatically assigns your chosen default image whenever you publish or update content that lacks a featured image. #### Key Features * **One-Click Setup** – Select any image from your media library as the default * **Custom Post Type Support** – Works with posts, pages, WooCommerce products, and any custom post type * **Category Filtering** – Set default images for specific categories only * **Tag Filtering** – Target posts with specific tags * **Non-Destructive** – Only adds images to posts without existing featured images * **Lightweight & Fast** – No bloat, minimal database queries * **GDPR Compliant** – Does not collect any personal data #### Quick Setup 1. Go to **Settings > SNY Auto Featured Image** 2. Choose or upload an image from the media library 3. Select your post types and categories 4. Done! New posts will automatically get your default image #### Perfect For * **Bloggers** – Ensure consistent thumbnails across all posts * **News Sites** – Never have a missing image in article feeds * **WooCommerce Stores** – Default product images for quick imports * **Developers** – Clean solution for client sites #### Documentation & Support For detailed guides and support, visit [sanny.dev](https://sanny.dev/?utm_source=wordpress_org&utm_medium=plugin&utm_campaign=sny-auto-featured-image&utm_content=description). Found a bug or have a feature request? [Open an issue on GitHub](https://github.com/sannysri/WordPress-Auto-Featured-Image/issues). #### More WordPress Plugins Check out our other WordPress plugins at [sanny.dev/plugins](https://sanny.dev/plugins/?utm_source=wordpress_org&utm_medium=plugin&utm_campaign=sny-auto-featured-image&utm_content=more_plugins). ## Screenshots * [[ * Settings page for “SNY Auto Featured Image”. * [[ * Choose an image for the default thumbnail. ## Installation 1. Upload the SNY Auto Featured Image folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory. 2. Activate the plugin using the ‘Plugins’ menu in your WordPress admin panel. 3. Set the default image through your WordPress admin panel in Settings => “SNY Auto Featured Image”. ## FAQ ### Will this plugin set a default thumbnail for all existing post-types/pages? Yes, it will work for all the post types you have configured from the plugin settings. The featured image will automatically get assigned if a post is being published or updated and is configured from the backend. ### Can I choose multiple post types for a single default image? Yes, you can. ### Can I choose different images for different post-types/categories? No, currently there is no such feature available, but you can hire experts from our team or request a completely custom plugin as per your needs. ## Reviews ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/10d27ae3ff94877b42cc21d070bfdc3ec13954c9b2c88ff98d5a6fdaec4a97b7? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Not Working](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/not-working-3237/)󠁿 [EuroNur](https://profiles.wordpress.org/euronur/) April 27, 2020 Unfortunately this does not work with WordPress 5.x ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/c772c88a45595500fe3be9c9ce0b5eefce59aefa7a687e27ed3ca2e5a997f0e7? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Easy and good](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/easy-and-good-20/)󠁿 [franculyon](https://profiles.wordpress.org/franculyon/) September 27, 2016 Good for people who don’t know very well how to use pictures. [ Read all 10 reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/wp-auto-featured-image/reviews/) ## Contributors & Developers “SNY Auto Featured Image” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ Sanny Srivastava ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/sanny_rss/) [Translate “SNY Auto Featured Image” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/wp-auto-featured-image) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-auto-featured-image/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/wp-auto-featured-image/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/wp-auto-featured-image/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/wp-auto-featured-image/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### 2.0.3 * Added review request notice after 7 days of plugin use. * Improved readme with better description and SEO optimization. * Added sanny.dev links for documentation and support. #### 2.0.2 * Tested up to WordPress 6.9. * Updated minimum PHP requirement to 7.4. * Added GitHub Actions for automated deployments. #### 2.0.1 * Fixed readme issues (short description, tags). * Updated assets and icons. * Stable tag updated. #### 2.0 * Compatibility extended up to version 6.4.2. * Code refactoring for improved efficiency. * Addressed minor bug fixes. #### 1.5 * Compatible up to 6.2.3. * Minor bug fix. #### 1.5 * Compatible up to 4.9.5. * Minor bug fix. #### 1.4 * Compatible up to 4.5.1. * Fix media popup selector. #### 1.3 * Bug Fix: WHITE blank screen when choosing an image for the featured image from the plugin panel. #### 1.2 * Bug Fix: Featured Image Return To Default When making Changes to Content. [Support Topic](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/when-featured-image-is-selected-it-still-use-the-default-image) #### 1.1 * Restrict to specific categories. * Allow categories for all post types or for POST only. * Menu moved under ‘Settings’. #### 1.0 * First release. ## Meta * Version **2.0.3** * Last updated **3 months ago** * Active installations **1,000+** * WordPress version ** 3.5 or higher ** * Tested up to **6.9.4** * PHP version ** 7.4 or higher ** * Tags * [automatic](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/automatic/)[custom post type](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/custom-post-type/) [default featured image](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/default-featured-image/) [featured image](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/featured-image/)[thumbnails](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/thumbnails/) * [Advanced View](https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-auto-featured-image/advanced/) ## Ratings 4.1 out of 5 stars. * [ 7 5-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/wp-auto-featured-image/reviews/?filter=5) * [ 0 4-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/wp-auto-featured-image/reviews/?filter=4) * [ 0 3-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/wp-auto-featured-image/reviews/?filter=3) * [ 0 2-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/wp-auto-featured-image/reviews/?filter=2) * [ 2 1-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/wp-auto-featured-image/reviews/?filter=1) [Your review](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/wp-auto-featured-image/reviews/#new-post) [See all reviews](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/wp-auto-featured-image/reviews/) ## Contributors * [ Sanny Srivastava ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/sanny_rss/) ## Support Got something to say? Need help? [View support forum](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/wp-auto-featured-image/) ## Donate Would you like to support the advancement of this plugin? [ Donate to this plugin ](https://sanny.dev/?utm_source=wordpress_org&utm_medium=plugin&utm_campaign=sny-auto-featured-image&utm_content=donate)