Add Featured Image Column

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Reviewers call it simple and reliable, with the newest confirming it still works on current WordPress, though a few want it switchable off for WooCommerce or custom post types where it duplicates an existing thumbnail column.

1. ★★★★★ fwuk

   1.8y ago

   Still works with latest version of WordPress (6.6.2). Thank you for your good work.

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2. ★★★★★ Cosmic Jamie

   3.9y ago

   Have been using this plugin for years on nearly every site I’ve produced for clients. Simple and works perfectly!

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3. ★★★★★ bkwineper

   5.2y ago

   Have just installed it and started using it. Works perfectly. Does what it says. I find it very useful. Thank you. (One small negative: it does not work for custom post types if you also use the Admin Column plugin.)

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4. ★★★★★ Santiago Becerra

   5.6y ago

   It’s a simple plugin, which does what it says and solved the need I had. However, as it is not configurable it is limited. For example, there are plugins that add a thumbnail to their CPTs and putting this one in comes out both thumbnails. For this and other reasons I have created a plugin based on this one that allows you to choose in which CPT the image is shown, besides customizing, shape, size and other improvements. It is Manage admin columns

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5. ★★★★★ Hesham Zebida

   5.9y ago

   Thanks for developing this plugin.

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6. ★★★★★ pulpapp

   7.1y ago

   O melhor plugin do gênero. Baixe, ative e as featured images aparecerão como mágica. Parabéns ao desenvolvedor!

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7. ★★★★★ Millennial Bella

   8.4y ago

   If your blog’s space allotment is limited, this could be a space-saving tool for you! With the plugin, you don’t have to store images on your server, but rather utilize outside photo’s links to set as your featured photo for blogs. For example, if you like to host with Flickr, simply copy the url of the image there and paste it on your WP blog via the plugin and you’re all set! Isn’t that cool?! ^_^

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8. ★★★★★ tipkilby

   8.8y ago

   I just tried another plugin before this one (that does the same thing), and its images were way too small for my feeble eyesight. I immediately came back to try this one, and I’m glad I did…because the image size is perfect for me. Thanks!

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Recent releases and news for this plugin

1. — Version 1.1.6 changed: featured image column no longer loads (duplicate) for WooCommerce products 1.1.6
2. — Version 1.1.5 improved: output for posts with no featured image 1.1.5
3. — Version 1.1.4 fixed: featured image column display on mobile 1.1.4
4. — Version 1.1.3 Improved: any post type which supports featured images (including private post types) will display a featured image column Added: the args to get the list of post types has been added to the post types filter Changed: ad 1.1.3
5. — Version 1.1.2 Added: text_domain, language files Fixed (really): featured image column on mobile 1.1.2
6. — Version 1.1.1 Fixed: featured image column on mobile 1.1.1

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Competes with

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• Manage Admin Columns 100+ installs · 4.0★ · 2 shared tags D
• RB Thumbnail Columns — installs · 3.6★ · 2 shared tags B
• Admin Columns 100K+ installs · 4.9★ · 1 shared tag A
• Recent Posts Widget With Thumbnails 100K+ installs · 4.8★ · 1 shared tag A
• Quick Featured Images 50K+ installs · 4.6★ · 1 shared tag A
• Auto Featured Image (Auto Post Thumbnail) 40K+ installs · 3.8★ · 1 shared tag B

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Add Featured Image Column: 3K+ active installs, 4.9★ (13 reviews). Plugin Pulse (WP Mayor), as of 2026-08-29. https://plugins.wpmayor.com/plugin/add-featured-image-column