Tired of having to move your "Featured Images" metabox to the top? I've got a fix for that!
As of April 2026, Featured Image on Top is a WordPress editor plugin with 10 active installations and a 0/5 rating0. It has been downloaded 2.6K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 3.3.1+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2012. Last updated 13 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Elementor Website Builder – more than….
It may be my personal preference, but I really like having the “Featured Image” metabox up at the top of my screen. I use it almost first thing on every post I write, so I don’t like searching for it. This plugin will force that metabox on top for the “post” post type.
There’s only one option available, in the regular Media Settings page. “Allow Users to Customize Order” which is ON by default, can force users (if off) to have their “Featured Image” metabox stuck to the top.
Feel free to contact me, [email protected], if you have any problems or questions.
| WordPress | 3.3.1+ requiredTested up to 3.3.2 |
| PHP | false+ required |
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