Auto Set Featured Image
Auto Set Featured Image Promotes the first in-article image to featured image when none is chosen.
What it does
Section titled “What it does”Promotes the first in-article image to featured image when none is chosen.
- Includes settings so you can tune this module for your site.
- Bulk Apply to Existing Content.
- Scan for Posts Without Featured Images.
- Apply Featured Images.
- posts without featured images.
When to use it
Section titled “When to use it”Enable it if:
- You specifically need: Promotes the first in-article image to featured image when none is chosen.
- You want this Content feature without installing a separate plugin for it.
When not to use it
Section titled “When not to use it”Settings
Section titled “Settings”Options you can configure for this module include:
- Bulk Apply to Existing Content
- Scan for Posts Without Featured Images
- Apply Featured Images
- posts without featured images
- have usable images in content
How to enable it
Section titled “How to enable it”- Go to WP PowerSuite -> Modules.
- Open Content or search for “Auto Set Featured Image”.
- Toggle Auto Set Featured Image on.
- Open the module settings and save.
Toggle it off anytime to stop this module from loading.
How to test it
Section titled “How to test it”- Confirm Auto Set Featured Image is enabled under WP PowerSuite -> Modules -> Content.
- Use the feature this module controls (the admin UI, front-end behavior, upload, login flow, etc.).
- ✅ Pass: you see the module-specific behavior described above.
- ❌ Fail: re-check this module’s settings, then look for another plugin doing the same job.
Troubleshooting
Section titled “Troubleshooting”- No change after enabling. Confirm the toggle is on, hard-refresh, and review this module’s settings.
- Conflicts. Temporarily disable other plugins that implement the same feature.
- Unexpected side effect. Toggle Auto Set Featured Image off to revert, then re-enable with adjusted settings.
What does Auto Set Featured Image do?
Promotes the first in-article image to featured image when none is chosen.
Is Auto Set Featured Image free?
Yes. Enable it under WP PowerSuite -> Modules.
Does Auto Set Featured Image have settings?
Yes. Open module settings from WP PowerSuite -> Modules after enabling it.
How do I turn Auto Set Featured Image off?
Go to WP PowerSuite -> Modules, find Auto Set Featured Image, and toggle it off.
Developer notes (hooks & filters)
Source: modules/auto-set-featured-image/admin.php, modules/auto-set-featured-image/module.php.
Boot: admin · context: admin, ajax.
Hooks (non-exhaustive): save_post_{$post_type}, rest_after_insert_{$post_type}, wp_ajax_wpps_asfi_scan, wp_ajax_wpps_asfi_apply.