Local WebP optimizer for WordPress. Free converts images to WebP; Pro adds AVIF and site-wide image tools.
Alternatives to Featured Background Image – Free
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Use the native WordPress Featured Image anywhere in Elementor: as an image, dynamic background, or flexible hero.
Hide the title, featured image, author, date, categories or comments on any post or page. Block and classic themes. Never touches menus.
Automatically generate, assign, and manage featured images in bulk so every post on your site has a featured image.
Selective maintenance and service-status control for WordPress. Keep unaffected parts online with up to three independent Service Zones.
Make up custom-tailored preview lists of the contents easily and place them in widget areas and post contents.
Lightweight Elementor widget collection with modern, accessible, and performance-focused widgets for building professional WordPress websites.
AI image generator for WordPress. Auto-create featured images, post thumbnails & post images with templates or custom AI prompts.
Adds MRSS namespace to the feed and uses post-thumbnail as media element in the feed. Settings available under Settings -> Reading.
Easily control whether the featured image appears in the single post or page view (doesn't hide it in archive/list view).