Jan-Willem

Add a default featured image to the media settings page. This featured image will show up if no featured image is set. Simple as that.
Take a look at <a href="https://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/default-featured-image/faq/" rel="ugc">FAQ</a> for the basic questions. 
Feel free to contact me <a href="https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/default-featured-image/" rel="ugc">on the forum</a> or on the <a href="https://github.com/janw-me/default-featured-image" rel="nofollow ugc">github repository</a>.

Default Featured Image


Great plugin that does exactly what it claims to do. I have a client site that is using Elementor and it doesn't allow you to specify a default image on the Blog Archive. This plugin resolved that issue, allowing you to specify a default Featured Image. Thanks for creating such a useful plugin 👍👍


Does exactly what it says


If you use a thumbnail block within a query block in full site editing, you can use this plugin to set an image if no thumbnail is registered.The setup is easy and straightforward, and the code is simple and nice.


The setup is easy and straightforward, and the code is simple and nice.


Thank you, @janwoostendorp, for this great minimalist and out-of-the-box working plugin.



I was looking for a plugin that'd set a default image to posts that don't have any, and this plugin is doing exactly that—nothing more, nothing less. It's not creating yet another admin menu bar item with dozens of subpages. It doesn't annoy you with constant dashboard notices. It doesn't beg for donations or includes any watermarks.



It just works the way you expect it to work.



It's a little sad that the bar is this low, but compared to so many other plugins, I think this needs to be pointed out—and reach more people who want a simple solution for a simple problem.



The only feature I'd have liked to see is the support for images that are unavailable and can't be displayed to also use the default featured image. A quick glance inside the code showed quite a bit of jQuery, which wouldn't be my first choice, but it made me think that adding a simple checkbox to have it checking for this (non-render blocking, of course) could be a useful idea.



Thanks for your work!


This is how a WordPress plugin should be!

Add a Default Featured Image for all posts & pages.

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Ultimate Watermark is the most comprehensive WordPress image watermarking plugin available. This professional-grade solution automatically adds watermarks to images as they are uploaded to your WordPress media library, protecting your valuable content from unauthorized use.
🔒 Protect Your Images with Professional Watermarking
Built with both GD and ImageMagick support, Ultimate Watermark offers enterprise-level watermarking capabilities with extensive customization options. Whether you’re a photographer protecting your portfolio, an e-commerce store branding product images, or a content creator safeguarding your work, this plugin provides the tools you need.
🎯 Perfect for: 
* Professional photographers and studios 
* E-commerce websites and online stores 
* Content creators and bloggers 
* Corporate websites and portfolios 
* Digital artists and designers 
* Media companies and publishers
<h4>🎯 Key Features & Benefits</h4>
🖼️ Advanced Image Watermarking System 
* Automatic Watermark Application – Watermarks are applied instantly when images are uploaded 
* Bulk Watermark Operations – Process existing images in your media library with bulk actions 
* Frontend Watermarking – Support for user-uploaded images on the frontend 
* Multi-Size Targeting – Watermark specific image sizes (thumbnail, medium, large, custom) 
* Custom Post Type Support – Apply watermarks only to specific post types
⚙️ Professional Configuration Options 
* Watermark Image Management – Upload and manage multiple watermark images 
* Flexible Size Control – Choose from Original size, Custom dimensions, or Scaled percentage (1-100%) 
* Transparency Control – Adjust opacity from 0% (invisible) to 100% (fully visible) 
* Quality Optimization – Configure output image quality (1-100%) for optimal file sizes 
* Format Selection – Choose between Baseline or Progressive JPEG for better compatibility
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* 9-Position Grid System – Top/Middle/Bottom × Left/Center/Right alignment options 
* Advanced Offset Controls – X and Y positioning with pixel or percentage units 
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* Right-Click Disable – Prevent image downloading through right-click 
* Drag & Drop Prevention – Stop users from dragging images to their desktop 
* User-Level Protection – Optional protection settings for logged-in users 
* Enhanced Security – Multiple layers of image protection
💾 Smart Backup & Recovery System 
* Automatic Backup Creation – Original images are safely backed up before watermarking 
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* WordPress 6.4 Ready – Fully compatible with the latest WordPress version 
* GPLv3 License – Open source with WordPress compatibility
<h4>🚀 Quick Setup</h4>
<ol>
<li>Install & Activate the plugin</li>
<li>Upload Watermark Image in Watermark Image settings</li>
<li>Enable Automatic Watermarking in General Settings</li>
<li>Select Target Image Sizes (avoid full size unless necessary)</li>
<li>Configure Position & Settings as needed</li>
</ol>
<h4>📋 Detailed Features</h4>
General Settings 
* Toggle automatic watermarking for new uploads 
* Enable manual watermarking for media library 
* Select specific image sizes for watermarking 
* Target custom post types 
* Enable frontend watermarking
Watermark Image Settings 
* Upload and manage watermark images 
* Size control: Original, Custom (X/Y pixels), or Scaled (1-100%) 
* Transparency adjustment (0-100%) 
* Output quality control (1-100%) 
* Image format selection (Baseline/Progressive)
Position Settings 
* 9-position alignment grid 
* X and Y offset values 
* Offset units (pixels or percentages) 
* Precise positioning control
Protection & Backup 
* Right-click disable option 
* Drag and drop prevention 
* Logged-in user protection toggle 
* Automatic backup creation 
* Backup quality settings
<h4>🎨 Use Cases</h4>
<ul>
<li>Photography Websites: Protect professional images</li>
<li>E-commerce: Brand product images</li>
<li>Portfolio Sites: Add copyright protection</li>
<li>Blogs: Prevent image theft</li>
<li>Corporate Sites: Maintain brand consistency</li>
</ul>
<h4>🔧 Technical Requirements</h4>
<ul>
<li>WordPress 5.0 or higher</li>
<li>PHP GD extension OR ImageMagick</li>
<li>Sufficient server memory for image processing</li>
<li>Write permissions for upload directory</li>
</ul>

Ultimate Watermark – Advanced Image Watermarking

Automatically add professional watermarks to your images with advanced positioning, protection features, and backup capabilities.

Default Featured Image vs Ultimate Watermark – Advanced Image Watermarking