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PlugeThumb – Post Video & Youtube Featured

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PlugeThumb – Post Video & Youtube Featured

by Maruf Hossain

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Description

PlugeThumb allows you to automatically set the featured image of your posts from either:

  • A YouTube video URL (auto fetches thumbnail)
  • A video file uploaded/selected from the WordPress Media Library (sets poster/thumbnail if available)

No more manual screenshot and upload for youtube videos. This plugin saves you time by attaching the right thumbnail whenever you add a video.

Plugin Documentation: https://plugesoft.com/plugethumb-docs/

Video Tutorial

Features

  • Add YouTube URL and auto set featured image
  • Select video from Media Library and auto set thumbnail as featured image
  • Works with Classic Editor and Gutenberg
  • Lightweight and developer friendly
  • Supports default WordPress media uploader
  1. Upload the plugin files to the /wp-content/plugins/plugethumb directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly.
  2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress.
  3. Go to a post, open the “Video & Featured Thumbnail” meta box (right sidebar).
  4. Enter a YouTube URL or select/upload a video from Media Library.
  5. Save/Update the post, the featured image will be set automatically.
  1. Video & Featured Thumbnail meta box in the post editor.

    Video & Featured Thumbnail meta box in the post editor.

  2. Selecting a video from the Media Library.

    Selecting a video from the Media Library.

  3. YouTube video thumbnail automatically set as featured image.

    YouTube video thumbnail automatically set as featured image.

Does this plugin work with custom post types?

Yes, any post type that supports featured images can use this plugin.

What happens if the video has no poster/thumbnail?

For YouTube videos, the plugin automatically fetches the thumbnail. For uploaded videos, you need to set the Featured Image manually if required.

Does this plugin support Gutenberg (block editor)?

Yes, it works with both Gutenberg and Classic Editor.

1.0

  • Initial release
  • Support for YouTube video URL thumbnails
  • Support for Media Library uploaded video thumbnails
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