Display Featured Image for Genesis vs Genesis Sandbox Featured Content Widget (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Display Featured Image for Genesis
1.0K+ active installs
Free
Genesis Sandbox Featured Content Widget
1.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Genesis Sandbox Featured Content Widget has a higher user rating (5/5 from 14 reviews) while Display Featured Image for Genesis leads in active installations (1.0K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Display Featured Image for Genesis has accumulated 86K+ total downloads while Genesis Sandbox Featured Content Widget has 32K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Display Featured Image for Genesis | Genesis Sandbox Featured Content Widget | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.9/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 33 | ◄ | 14 |
| Active Installs | 1.0K+ | 1.0K+ | |
| Total Downloads | 86K+ | ◄ | 32K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 years ago | ◄ | 8 years ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2013 | |
| Age | 12 years | 13 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.2+ | 3.6+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.2.3 | 1.2.6 |
Rating Breakdown
Display Featured Image for Genesis
Genesis Sandbox Featured Content Widget
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Display Featured Image for Genesis averaged approximately 4 daily downloads while Genesis Sandbox Featured Content Widget averaged 4.
Recent Reviews
Display Featured Image for Genesis Reviews
Thank you!
I’m a new WordPress.org user (using Genesis with Altitude Pro) and this plug-in worked exactly how I needed it to. Thank you! 🙂
Works like promised
Works very well with my Genesis child theme (MemberSonic) And Robin, the plugin maker, is very helpful and responsive to any questions.
Not what I was expecting
I was led to believe I could add a featured image below my post title. But after trying to configure the plugin found I’d need to add additional code to my functions.php which is what I was trying to
Genesis Sandbox Featured Content Widget Reviews
Staple plugin on every site
LOVE this plugin. It gives you so much flexibility for creating custom feeds on your genesis site!
Feature packed and works wonderfully
Does exactly what I needed it to and a lot more.
What can I say – it just works!
Also has lots of great options to adjust the display
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