Add Featured Image Column

78 Quality Score

Active Installs

16/30

Around 3,000 active installs is modest, suggesting a niche but dedicated user base that values the single-purpose design.

Update Freshness

25/25

Last updated March 2025 and tested against WordPress 6.8.5, so it is current, though the small install count limits signals about long-term reliability.

User Rating

15/15

A 98/100 rating across 13 reviews is excellent, though the small sample size makes it less conclusive than a 200-review average.

Support Health

8/15

Zero support threads opened means either the plugin works without issues or users go elsewhere when they have problems, since there is no track record of developer responsiveness.

WP Compatibility

15/15

Requires PHP 7.4 and WordPress 4.1, with confirmed testing on 6.8.5, giving it a broad compatibility window for modern and slightly older sites.

Scores higher than 62% of indexed plugins

About

This plugin adds a featured image column to any post type which supports featured images. See which posts have a featured image at a glance!

Active Installs 3k+

Rating ★★★★½ 4.9/5

Last Updated 2026-09-20 9:10pm GMT

Requires WordPress 6.7+

Tested Up To 7.1.1

Requires PHP 7.4+

✓ No known vulnerabilities

What It Does

Add Featured Image Column adds a 'Featured Image' column to the post, page, and custom post type list tables in the WordPress admin, letting you see at a glance which entries have a thumbnail set. It works with any post type that supports featured images and requires no configuration. The plugin is a simple display tweak rather than a full management suite.

Who It's For

This plugin suits site owners managing dozens or hundreds of posts, products, or listings who need a quick visual inventory of which entries are missing a featured image. It is especially handy for photography portfolios, real estate listings, e-commerce catalogues, and news sites where a missing thumbnail looks unprofessional. It is ideal for users who want a one-purpose tool without the bloat of a full admin columns plugin.

Who Should Skip It

Users who already run Admin Columns or a similar plugin with featured image support should skip this to avoid redundancy. Anyone managing fewer than 20 posts will get little benefit from a dedicated thumbnail column.

The Bottom Line

Add Featured Image Column does one thing and does it well, earning a near-perfect rating from its small user base. With an overall quality score of 60/100, the weaker spots are its modest install count and unproven support record rather than the code itself. It is a solid pick for high-volume publishers who just want a featured image column without installing a heavier admin customization plugin.

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