Katsushi Kawamori

<h4>Set a featured image for post by a category</h4>
<ul>
<li>Bulk set the featured image of all the posts, when setting the category featured image.</li>
<li>If there are multiple categories, the parent category featured image takes precedence.</li>
<li>Can apply a category featured image to the post featured image, when posting.</li>
<li>Supports Custom Post Types.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Warning</h4>
<ul>
<li>Pressing the “Update” button after “Add New Image” or “Replace Image” under “Edit Category” will change the featured image for all posts in that category.</li>
<li>Even if you do not set an image, pressing the “Update” button under “Edit Category” will remove the featured image for all posts in that category.</li>
<li>If you do not need this feature, do not use this plugin !</li>
</ul>


Category Featured Image

Set a featured image for post by a category.

domclic

<p><strong>Effortless Category Featured Carousel</strong> is a lightweight and elegant WordPress plugin that creates beautiful, responsive carousels showcasing posts from any category. Perfect for highlighting your best content, latest articles, or featured posts in an engaging visual format.</p>
<h3>✨ Key Features</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Category-based filtering</strong> – Display posts from any category using slug or ID</li>
<li><strong>Responsive design</strong> – Automatically adapts to all screen sizes</li>
<li><strong>Customizable columns</strong> – Set 1-12 columns per view</li>
<li><strong>Auto-play functionality</strong> – Optional automatic slideshow with customizable timing</li>
<li><strong>Featured image support</strong> – Shows post thumbnails with elegant fallbacks</li>
<li><strong>Text overlays</strong> – Post titles appear as stylish overlays on images</li>
<li><strong>Touch/swipe support</strong> – Mobile-friendly navigation</li>
<li><strong>Keyboard accessible</strong> – Full keyboard navigation support</li>
<li><strong>SEO friendly</strong> – Proper heading structure and alt tags</li>
<li><strong>Lightweight</strong> – Minimal impact on page load times</li>
</ul>
<h3>🎯 Perfect For</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Portfolio showcases</strong> – Display your best work</li>
<li><strong>Blog highlights</strong> – Feature recent or popular posts  </li>
<li><strong>Product galleries</strong> – Showcase products from specific categories</li>
<li><strong>News sections</strong> – Highlight latest news articles</li>
<li><strong>Event listings</strong> – Display upcoming events</li>
<li><strong>Team member profiles</strong> – Show staff or team members</li>
</ul>
<h3>🚀 Easy to Use</h3>
<p>Simply add the shortcode anywhere you want the carousel to appear:</p>
<pre><code>[elcfc_carousel category="your-category-slug" columns="4" autoplay="1"]
</code></pre>
<h3>🔧 Shortcode Parameters</h3>
<ul>
<li><code>category</code> – Category slug or ID (required)</li>
<li><code>columns</code> – Number of columns to display (1-12, default: 4)  </li>
<li><code>autoplay</code> – Enable autoplay (1 for on, 0 for off, default: 1)</li>
</ul>
<h3>🎨 Smart Features</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Intelligent placeholders</strong> – Shows “NO IMAGE” placeholder for posts without featured images</li>
<li><strong>Dynamic text sizing</strong> – Automatically adjusts overlay text for long titles</li>
<li><strong>Smooth transitions</strong> – CSS3 animations for professional appearance</li>
<li><strong>Navigation controls</strong> – Previous/next arrows and dot indicators</li>
<li><strong>Mobile optimized</strong> – Touch gestures and responsive breakpoints</li>
</ul>
<h3>💡 Developer Friendly</h3>
<ul>
<li>Clean, well-documented code following WordPress standards</li>
<li>Extensible with filters and actions</li>
<li>Custom image size registration</li>
<li>Conditional asset loading for optimal performance</li>
<li>Translation ready with proper text domain</li>
</ul>
<h3>Support</h3>
<p>For support, feature requests, or bug reports, please visit our <a href="https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/effortless-category-featured-carousel/" rel="ugc">support forum</a> or <a href="https://example.com/contact" rel="nofollow ugc">contact us directly</a>.</p>
<h3>Credits</h3>
<ul>
<li>Developed by domclic</li>
<li>Icons provided by [source if applicable]</li>
<li>Inspired by modern web design principles</li>
</ul>
<h3>Privacy Policy</h3>
<p>This plugin does not collect, store, or transmit any personal data from your website visitors. It only displays content that is already publicly available on your WordPress site.</p>


Effortless Category Featured Carousel

A responsive carousel displaying posts from a specific category with featured images, elegant overlays, and smooth navigation.

Category Featured Image vs Effortless Category Featured Carousel