Plugin info

Total downloads: 43,101
Active installs: 4,000
Total reviews: 3
Average rating: 4.7
Support threads opened: 0
Support threads resolved: 0 (0%)
Available in: 1 language(s)
Contributors: 2
Last updated: 7/22/2025 (161 days ago)
Added to WordPress: 5/6/2020 (5 years old)
Minimum WordPress version: 4.5
Tested up to WordPress version: 6.8.3
Minimum PHP version: 7.4

Maintenance & Compatibility

Maintenance score

Maintained • Last updated 161 days ago • 3 reviews

52/100

Is WP Hide Show Featured Image abandoned?

Likely maintained (last update 161 days ago).

Compatibility

Requires WordPress: 4.5
Tested up to: 6.8.3
Requires PHP: 7.4

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Description

WP Hide Show Featured Image allows you to easily hide or show featured images on posts and pages. You can also remove the WordPress logo, the “Howdy” greeting, and the admin toolbar from the WordPress dashboard.

Features

Free Features:
– Hide featured images globally from all posts and pages
– Hide Admin Toolbar on the front-end for all users
– Remove the “Howdy” greeting from the top-right admin bar
– Remove the WordPress logo from the top-left admin toolbar

Explore more here:
Documentation
Support

Pro Features:
– Device-specific control: hide/show featured images on desktop or mobile
– Per-post and per-page visibility management
– Hide the admin toolbar based on user roles
– Compatible with custom post types

Upgrade to Pro

Unlock powerful customization with the Pro version:
– Show/hide featured images based on device (desktop & mobile)
– Control featured image visibility on each individual post or page
– Hide admin toolbar based on specific user roles
– Priority support and regular feature updates

Important: If you have the free version of WP Hide Show Featured Image installed, please deactivate and delete it before installing the Pro version.

If your theme uses a custom method to display the featured image, this plugin may not function as expected. For best compatibility, ensure that your theme uses standard WordPress functions to display featured images.

Please note that the plugin is currently not compatible with the Image widget in page builders like Elementor, Divi Builder, WPBakery, or similar, when used to dynamically display the featured image.

Get WP Hide Show Featured Image Pro

Installation

  1. Install from the WordPress Plugin Directory via Plugins > Add New and search for WP Hide Show Featured Image
  2. OR download the plugin ZIP from here, unzip it, and upload the folder to /wp-content/plugins/
  3. Activate the plugin via the Plugins section in the dashboard

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I hide featured images from all posts or pages?

Go to Plugins > Settings > WP Hide Show Featured Image, and select YES to hide images from all posts/pages.

Does this plugin support custom post types?

No, support for custom post types is available in the Pro version.

Can I manage visibility per individual post or page?

Yes, this feature is available in the Pro version.

Can I hide the featured image only on mobile devices?

Yes, the Pro version includes device-specific visibility options.

How to hide the Admin Toolbar on the front-end?

Go to the plugin settings page and select YES to hide the admin toolbar.

How to remove the “Howdy” text from the admin bar?

In the settings, enable the option to remove the “Howdy” greeting.

How to remove the WordPress logo from the admin bar?

Go to settings and enable the option to hide the WordPress logo.

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Screenshots

  1. Plugin Settings Panel

    Plugin Settings Panel

  2. Admin Toolbar Visibility Option

    Admin Toolbar Visibility Option

  3. WordPress Logo Removal Setting

    WordPress Logo Removal Setting

Changelog

2.8

– Stable Release

2.7

– Stable Release

2.6

– Stable Release

2.5

– Fixed minor issues

2.4

– Stable Release

2.3

– Stable Release
– Compatibility with the latest WordPress version

2.2

– Stable Release

2.1

– Stable Release

2.0

– Second Stable Release
– Fixed warning issue

1.0

– First Stable Release