Automatically generate featured images for WordPress posts from content
Auto Post Thumbnail PRO
A WordPress plugin that automatically generates and assigns featured images for posts. Extracts images from post content, external URLs, or creates placeholder thumbnails when no images are available.
Included with purchase:
- 100% GPL Licensed
- Lifetime Updates
- Technical Support
- Instant Download
What is Auto Post Thumbnail PRO?
Auto Post Thumbnail PRO is a WordPress plugin that automatically generates and assigns featured images for posts. It extracts images from content, fetches from external URLs, or creates placeholders, with support for bulk processing of existing posts. Available at PluginTheme.net with instant download and GPL license.
Key Features
Content Image Extraction
Automatically set the first image in post content as the featured image
External Source Fetching
Pull images from external URLs, YouTube thumbnails, and Vimeo screenshots
Placeholder Generation
Create text-based placeholder thumbnails when no images are available
Bulk Processing
Retroactively assign featured images to all existing posts missing thumbnails
Custom Post Type Support
Works with standard posts and any registered custom post types
Who is this for?
Pros
- Automatic: Sets featured images without manual intervention on every post
- Multiple Sources: Extracts from content, fetches from URLs, or generates placeholders
- Bulk Processing: Retroactively assign thumbnails to all existing posts at once
- Video Support: Fetches thumbnails from YouTube and Vimeo video URLs
- Custom Post Types: Works with standard posts and custom post type content
Cons
- •Extracted images may not always be the ideal choice for featured image
- •External URL fetching depends on the source site allowing image access
- •Placeholder thumbnails are basic — better suited as fallbacks than primary images
Product Description
Auto Post Thumbnail PRO automatically sets featured images for WordPress posts that lack them. It scans post content for images, fetches from external sources, or generates placeholder thumbnails to ensure every post has a featured image for archives and social sharing.
Thumbnail Generation Methods
- Content Extraction — Automatically sets the first image found in post content as the featured image
- External Sources — Fetch images from external URLs, YouTube thumbnails, or Vimeo screenshots
- Placeholder Generation — Create text-based placeholder thumbnails when no images are available
- Bulk Processing — Retroactively assign featured images to all existing posts missing thumbnails
Automation
The plugin works automatically on new posts and can process existing content in bulk. It supports custom post types, respects image sizing settings, and avoids duplicate attachments. Priority rules let you define image source preferences.
Available at PluginTheme.net with instant download, GPL licensing, and regular updates.
Our Verdict
PluginTheme Team
Expert Reviewer
Auto Post Thumbnail PRO solves the common issue of missing featured images in WordPress. The bulk processing feature is particularly useful for sites with large existing libraries of posts without thumbnails.
