Replace featured images in a Genesis theme with a featured video from YouTube, Vimeo and other sources.
As of April 2026, Genesis Featured Video is a WordPress genesis plugin with 200 active installations and a 5/5 rating from 5 reviews. It has been downloaded 22K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 3.1.0+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2016. Last updated 4 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Genesis eNews Extended.
Replace featured images on your blog or archive pages in your Genesis theme with a featured video from YouTube, Vimeo, other video hosting services, or even self-hosted videos. This plugin lets your visitors play the video without having to click into the post to view it.
Custom post types are supported, so you can use this plugin to show product demonstration videos for WooCommerce or Easy Digital Downloads products, or show a promotional video for an upcoming event.
This plugin requires your site to be using a Genesis child theme in order to work. It is not compatible with other themes.
Plugin author is a third-party developer who is not affiliated with StudioPress, the owner of the Genesis Framework.
| WordPress | 3.1.0+ requiredTested up to 5.8.13 |
| PHP | false+ required |
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