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Auto Featured Image

Automatically set first image in post content as featured image if none is set to ensure all posts have featured images for better appearance and social sharing

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Key Features

Automatically set first image in post content as featured image if none is set to ensure all posts have featured images for better appearance and social sharing

  • Automatic featured image detection
  • Uses first image from content
  • Ensures all posts have featured images

Real-World Use Cases

News Blog Automation

Automatically set first image in blog posts as featured image so journalists don't have to manually set it for 20+ daily articles.

Import Workflow

When importing hundreds of posts from old site, automatically assign featured images from content instead of manual assignment.

Video Tutorial Site

Extract video thumbnails as featured images for video posts, creating consistent archive and category pages.

How to Use

Activate the module. When you publish a post without a featured image, the first image from the content will be used automatically.

Benefits & Impact

Time Savings

Automates manual tasks and streamlines your workflow

Performance Boost

Enhances overall site functionality

Better UX

Improves content management and organization

Easy Maintenance

Simple setup with minimal ongoing maintenance

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