=== Featured Image from Content ===
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Tags: featured image, auto featured image, set featured image automatically, image from content, auto set thumbnail
Requires at least: 5.2
Tested up to: 6.9
Requires PHP: 5.6
Stable tag: 1.6
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Automatically set the featured image from the first image inside your post content. Save time and streamline your WordPress publishing workflow.

== Description ==

Featured Image from Content is a lightweight and powerful WordPress plugin that automatically sets the featured image (post thumbnail) using the first image found inside your post content.

If you manage a blog, news website, magazine, affiliate site, or high-volume content website, manually assigning featured images to every post can be time-consuming. This plugin eliminates that manual work and ensures every post has a visually appealing featured image.

Perfect for bloggers, agencies, developers, and automated content websites.

= Why Use This Plugin? =

• Automatically assigns featured images  
• Prevents publishing posts without thumbnails  
• Improves SEO and social media sharing  
• Saves time and increases productivity  
• Works with Posts, Pages, and Custom Post Types  
• Lightweight and performance-friendly  

= Key Features =

= Automatic Featured Image Detection =
The plugin scans your post content and automatically selects the first image to set as the featured image when you publish or update a post.

= Supports Multiple Post Types =
Choose which post types (Posts, Pages, Custom Post Types) should have featured images automatically assigned.

= SEO Friendly =
Featured images improve:
• Search engine visibility  
• Social media preview appearance  
• Click-through rates  
• Overall content engagement  

= Perfect for Automated Websites =
Works great with:
• Auto blogging websites  
• Content importers  
• News websites  
• Multi-author blogs  
• Affiliate marketing websites  

= Lightweight & Clean Code =
The plugin is optimized for performance and does not add unnecessary load to your WordPress website.

= How It Works =

1. Write or import content that contains at least one image.
2. Publish or update the post.
3. The plugin automatically detects the first image.
4. That image is set as the featured image.

No manual action required.

= Compatibility =

• Works with Gutenberg Block Editor  
• Works with Classic Editor  
• Compatible with most modern WordPress themes  
• Compatible with popular SEO plugins  
• Compatible with social sharing plugins  

= Use Cases =

• Automatically assign featured images for bulk imported posts  
• Ensure consistent blog archive layouts  
• Maintain professional content presentation  
• Improve social media previews  

== Installation ==

1. Upload the plugin files to the `/wp-content/plugins/featured-image-from-content` directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly.
2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
3. Go to Settings → Featured Image from Content.
4. Select the post types where you want to automatically set featured images.
5. Save changes.
6. Done!

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Does this overwrite existing featured images? =
No. The plugin only sets a featured image if one is not already assigned.

= Does it work with custom post types? =
Yes. You can select which post types should have automatic featured images.

= What if a post has no images? =
The plugin will not assign a featured image if no image is found in the content.

= Does it affect website performance? =
No. The plugin is lightweight and optimized for performance.

= Is it compatible with the latest WordPress version? =
Yes. The plugin is regularly tested with the latest WordPress releases.

== Changelog ==

= 1.6 =
* Description Update and donate link added.

= 1.5 =
* Improvements and tested with WordPress 6.9.

= 1.4 =
* Improvements and tested with WordPress 6.7.2.

= 1.3 =
* Improvements and tested with WordPress 6.5.

= 1.2 =
* Improvements and tested with WordPress 6.4.1.

= 1.1 =
* Tested with WordPress 6.3.1.

= 1.0 =
* Initial release.

== Screenshots ==

1. Plugin settings page where you can select post types.
2. Example showing automatic featured image assignment.