Descripcion
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
- Go to Settings > SNY Auto Featured Image
- Choose or upload an image from the media library
- Select your post types and categories
- 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.
Found a bug or have a feature request? Open an issue on GitHub.
More WordPress Plugins
Check out our other WordPress plugins at sanny.dev/plugins.
Screenshots
Settings page for « SNY Auto Featured Image ». 
Choose an image for the default thumbnail.
Installacion
- Upload the SNY Auto Featured Image folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory.
- Activate the plugin using the ‘Plugins’ menu in your WordPress admin panel.
- Set the default image through your WordPress admin panel in Settings => « SNY Auto Featured Image ».
FAQ
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Will this plugin set a default thumbnail for all existing post-types/pages?
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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.
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Can I choose multiple post types for a single default image?
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Yes, you can.
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Can I choose different images for different post-types/categories?
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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.
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Contributors & Developers
“SNY Auto Featured Image” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
Contributors
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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
1.1
- Restrict to specific categories.
- Allow categories for all post types or for POST only.
- Menu moved under ‘Settings’.
1.0
- First release.