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Auto Set Featured Image

Automatically set first image from post content as featured image only for images uploaded to WordPress media library to save time publishing

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Key Features

Automatically set first image from post content as featured image only for images uploaded to WordPress media library to save time publishing

  • Automatic featured image assignment
  • Scans post content for images
  • Works with specified post types
  • Only sets if no featured image exists

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 and specify which post types should have automatic featured images. The first image in the post content will be set as the featured image.

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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