Title: Auto Featured Image (Auto Post Thumbnail)
Author: Themeisle
Published: <strong>21 Aprile 2010</strong>
Last modified: 22 Maggio 2026

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# Auto Featured Image (Auto Post Thumbnail)

 Di [Themeisle](https://profiles.wordpress.org/themeisle/)

[Scarica](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/auto-post-thumbnail.5.0.4.zip)

 * [Dettagli](https://it.wordpress.org/plugins/auto-post-thumbnail/#description)
 * [Recensioni](https://it.wordpress.org/plugins/auto-post-thumbnail/#reviews)
 *  [Installazione](https://it.wordpress.org/plugins/auto-post-thumbnail/#installation)
 * [Sviluppo](https://it.wordpress.org/plugins/auto-post-thumbnail/#developers)

 [Supporto](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/auto-post-thumbnail/)

## Descrizione

Auto Featured Image automatically fixes missing featured images and thumbnails across
your WordPress site.

Generate featured images from post titles, extract images from post content, or 
bulk assign thumbnails using advanced filters and scheduling — all in just a few
clicks.

It works seamlessly with Gutenberg, Elementor, Classic Editor, and any custom post
type.

No more manual uploads. No more posts going live without featured images.

With Auto Featured Image, you can:

 * Generate featured images in bulk
 * Create dynamic images from post titles
 * Detect and assign images already inside post content
 * Automatically apply default fallback images
 * Set advanced filters and control generation rules
 * Schedule bulk image generation

Whether you run a small blog or manage thousands of posts, Auto Featured Image saves
hours of repetitive work and keeps your website visually consistent — automatically.

### ⚡ Quick Links

 * [Support Forum](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/auto-post-thumbnail/)
 * [Documentation](https://docs.themeisle.com/category/2453-installation-and-setup)
 * [Compare Free vs Pro](https://themeisle.com/plugins/auto-featured-image/upgrade/?utm_source=plugin-readme&utm_medium=afi&utm_campaign=compare#free-vs-pro)
 * [Go Pro](https://themeisle.com/plugins/auto-featured-image/upgrade/?utm_source=plugin-readme&utm_medium=afi&utm_campaign=quick-links)

### 🚀 How It Works

### Step 1: Choose a Generation Method

Select how featured images should be created:

 * Find in post – Uses the first image found inside the content.
 * Generate from title – Creates a featured image dynamically using the post title.
 * Find or generate – Uses existing images, otherwise generates one.
 * Find or use default image – Falls back to a predefined image if none is found.

### Step 2: Filter Your Posts

Apply filters to control exactly where images should be generated:

 * Post Type
 * Post Status
 * Post Category
 * Date Range

This ensures you only modify the content you intend to.

### Step 3: Generate in One Click

Click **Generate Featured Images** and the plugin:

 * Processes posts in bulk
 * Shows real-time progress
 * Logs the last 100 generated images
 * Updates thumbnails instantly in the posts list

### 🔥 Core Features (Free Version)

✅ **Bulk Generate Featured Images:** Automatically create and assign featured images
to multiple posts at once. Perfect for fixing older content in minutes instead of
hours.

✅ **Find Images Inside Content:** Automatically detect the first image inside a
post and set it as the featured image. Ideal for blogs that already include images
but missed setting thumbnails.

✅ **Generate from Title:** Create clean, text-based featured images using the post
title. Great for minimal blogs, news sites, and content-heavy websites.

✅ **Default Fallback Image:** Set a default image that will be applied whenever
no suitable image is found, ensuring every post always has a featured image.

✅ **One-Click Generation:** Generate featured images for all selected posts instantly
from a single dashboard screen.

✅ **Generation Log:** Monitor recently generated images with preview, size, generation
method, and status for full transparency and control.

✅ **Live Preview Mode:** Instantly see how your featured image will look while 
adjusting background, font, alignment, colors, and layout settings. No need to save
and regenerate repeatedly.

✅ **Posts List Integration:** Generate, set, or remove featured images directly
from the WordPress Posts screen using bulk actions. Manage multiple posts at once
without opening each post individually.

### 💎 Auto Featured Image Pro

[Upgrade](https://themeisle.com/plugins/auto-featured-image/upgrade/?utm_source=plugin-readme&utm_medium=afi&utm_campaign=pro-section)
to unlock full control and automation power

### [PRO] Smart Filters & Targeting

Generate featured images exactly where and when you need them:

 * Filter by post status, category, or date range
 * Target specific post types
 * Schedule generation automatically

### [PRO] Advanced Background Controls

Design featured images that match your brand:

 * Gradient background support
 * Upload custom background images

### [PRO] Typography & Layout Controls

Full control over how your title-based images look:

 * Use Google Fonts
 * Upload custom font files
 * Horizontal text alignment
 * Vertical text alignment
 * Custom before/after string text
 * Custom padding

### [PRO] External Image Integration

Find images without leaving your dashboard:

 * Search and select images directly from Unsplash
 * Search and select images from Pixabay

### [PRO] Import & Automation

Scale your workflow:

 * Automatically upload external images to Media Library
 * Schedule featured image generation
 * Advanced post type targeting

### 🧩 Use Cases

### Fix Missing Thumbnails

Clean up old blogs or imported content that lacks featured images.

### Affiliate & Content Sites

Automatically generate branded thumbnails from titles.

### High-Volume Publishing

Use filters and scheduling to automate thumbnail generation at scale.

Auto Featured Image is developed and maintained by [Themeisle](https://themeisle.com/),
a company trusted by over 1 million WordPress users worldwide.

## Screenshot

 * [[
 * Dashboard overview with coverage and generation controls.
 * [[
 * Filter posts by type, status, category, and date range.
 * [[
 * Generate featured images from post titles.
 * [[
 * Bulk actions integration inside the Posts list.
 * [[
 * Unsplash and Pixabay integration inside the Media modal.
 * [[
 * Edit featured images directly from the Posts list.

## Installazione

Questa sezione descrive come installare il plugin e farlo funzionare.

 1. Carica i file del plugin nella directory `/wp-content/plugins/plugin-name`, o installa
    il plugin direttamente dalla pagina dei plugin di WordPress.
 2. Attiva il plugin attraverso la schermata ‘Plugin’ in WordPress
 3. Use the Settings->APT – disable unused features screen to configure the plugin

## FAQ

### What is Auto Featured Image used for?

It automatically sets featured images for posts and pages in bulk.

### Does it work with any WordPress theme?

Yes. It works with any theme that supports featured images.

### Can I generate featured images from post titles?

Yes. Both Free and Pro versions allow generating images from titles. Pro adds advanced
styling options.

### Can I filter which posts are modified?

Yes. [Pro](https://themeisle.com/plugins/auto-featured-image/upgrade/?utm_source=plugin-readme&utm_medium=afi&utm_campaign=pro-faq)
allows filtering by status, category, and date range.

### Is scheduling available?

Yes, scheduling is available in the [Pro](https://themeisle.com/plugins/auto-featured-image/upgrade/?utm_source=plugin-readme&utm_medium=afi&utm_campaign=pro-faq)
version.= How to report a security issue? =

Plugin security is a core priority for us. If you identify a potential vulnerability,
we ask that you disclose it responsibly.

Please follow the reporting protocols outlined on our [Security Page](https://themeisle.com/security/).

## Recensioni

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### 󠀁[Super Time Saver](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/super-time-saver-10/)󠁿

 [jaxter01](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jaxter01/) 8 Maggio 2026 1 risposta

I had no idea how I was going to import 120 blog images….. You saved my life! Jacquie

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### 󠀁[wrong featured image](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/wrong-featured-image-4/)󠁿

 [manas00](https://profiles.wordpress.org/manas00/) 17 Dicembre 2025 2 risposte

Generate for post types set only “post” but plugin generate “post” and “page” both
Title have “&” but on image convert “&amp;” How can I solve ?

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### 󠀁[Bom](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/bom-196/)󠁿

 [lenio](https://profiles.wordpress.org/lenio/) 2 Dicembre 2025 1 risposta

Funciona bem

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### 󠀁[Great little time saver](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/great-little-time-saver-2/)󠁿

 [nzdzeni](https://profiles.wordpress.org/nzdzeni/) 2 Novembre 2025 1 risposta

Does what it says on the box – works without any issues and is a great little time
saver.

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### 󠀁[Works As Expected](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/works-as-expected-937/)󠁿

 [mediafluent](https://profiles.wordpress.org/mediafluent/) 29 Ottobre 2025 1 risposta

Skip the old reviews. This plugin simply works. I have a client that does not add
feature images and it makes the site look bad, but this plugin solves the problem
automatically. Thanks for the fixes. Please be encouraged and keep it updated. I
don’t need new features, just keep it updated so it continues to work. I plan to
upgrade to PRO in the future. Thanks for the great plugin!

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### 󠀁[Simple but strong](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/simple-but-strong-2/)󠁿

 [wwwhatsup](https://profiles.wordpress.org/wwwhatsup/) 29 Ottobre 2025 1 risposta

Does what it says!

 [ Leggi tutte le recensioni di 118 ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/auto-post-thumbnail/reviews/)

## Contributi e sviluppo

“Auto Featured Image (Auto Post Thumbnail)” è un software open source. Le persone
che hanno contribuito allo sviluppo di questo plugin sono indicate di seguito.

Collaboratori

 *   [ Themeisle ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/themeisle/)

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## Changelog

Version 5.0.4 (2026-05-22)

 * Enhanced security
 * Added fix to render root element only when image containers exist

[See changelog for all versions](https://store.themeisle.com/changelog/Auto+Featured+Image+Pro/).

## Meta

 *  Versione **5.0.4**
 *  Ultimo aggiornamento **2 giorni fa**
 *  Installazioni attive **50.000+**
 *  Versione WordPress ** 5.6 o superiore **
 *  Testato fino alla versione **7.0**
 *  Versione PHP ** 7.4 o superiore **
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 *  [Traduci nella tua lingua](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/auto-post-thumbnail)
 * Tag
 * [auto featured image](https://it.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/auto-featured-image/)
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   [thumbnails](https://it.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/thumbnails/)
 *  [Visualizzazione avanzata](https://it.wordpress.org/plugins/auto-post-thumbnail/advanced/)

## Valutazioni

 3.8 su 5 stelle.

 *  [  78 recensioni a 5-stelle     ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/auto-post-thumbnail/reviews/?filter=5)
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 *  [  2 recensioni a 2-stelle     ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/auto-post-thumbnail/reviews/?filter=2)
 *  [  30 recensioni a 1-stelle     ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/auto-post-thumbnail/reviews/?filter=1)

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## Collaboratori

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