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
Screenshots
Video & Featured Thumbnail meta box in the post editor. 
Selecting a video from the Media Library. 
YouTube video thumbnail automatically set as featured image.
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/plugethumbdirectory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress.
- Go to a post, open the “Video & Featured Thumbnail” meta box (right sidebar).
- Enter a YouTube URL or select/upload a video from Media Library.
- Save/Update the post, the featured image will be set automatically.
FAQ
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Does this plugin work with custom post types?
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Yes, any post type that supports featured images can use this plugin.
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What happens if the video has no poster/thumbnail?
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For YouTube videos, the plugin automatically fetches the thumbnail. For uploaded videos, you need to set the Featured Image manually if required.
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Does this plugin support Gutenberg (block editor)?
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Yes, it works with both Gutenberg and Classic Editor.
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Contributors & Developers
“PlugeThumb – Post Video & Youtube Featured” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
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Changelog
1.0
- Initial release
- Support for YouTube video URL thumbnails
- Support for Media Library uploaded video thumbnails