AI Featured Image

Changelog

1.5.5

  • Big fix.

1.5.4

  • New Feature: Auto Alt Text — automatically sets alt text on all AI-generated images (featured, inline, and bulk) for better SEO and accessibility. Configurable from General settings with three source options: post title, generation prompt, or a custom template using {title}, {prompt}, {style}, and {site_name} placeholders. Enabled by default.
  • New Option: Overwrite Alt Text on Regeneration — choose whether to preserve manually edited alt text when regenerating featured images. Disabled by default, so your hand-edited alt text is preserved across regenerations.
  • Increased bulk image generation limit for free users from 20 to 50

1.5.2

  • Bug Fix
  • Description updates
  • Screenshots & Walkthrough Guide updates

1.5.0

  • New Feature (Pro): Custom Styles — Pro users can now create their own named image styles with a custom prompt description. Custom styles appear in all style dropdowns (post editor, settings page, inline block) and work exactly like built-in styles. Manage them from the Featured Images tab in settings.
  • Bulk Generate for Free Users: The Bulk Generate tab is now available to all users — free users can generate featured images for up to 5 posts per batch (50 images lifetime) using OpenAI
  • Freemium Limits: Free users see the post status filter and a live batch counter; advanced filters (post type, date range, thumbnail status, overwrite) are visible but locked with a Pro badge
  • Usage Banner: Free users see a real-time banner showing remaining batches and an upgrade prompt; the Load Posts button is disabled when the limit is reached
  • Pro Upgrade Prompts: Locked filters and the summary screen include direct upgrade links for a frictionless conversion path
  • Simplified Meta Box: Removed quality slider and text info notice from the post editor sidebar for a cleaner, focused interface — quality is now managed exclusively in plugin settings
  • Grouped Style Presets: 13 styles are now organized into “Common” and “Creative” groups for easier selection
  • Overwrite Confirmation: Generating a new featured image now prompts for confirmation if one already exists, preventing accidental overwrites
  • Improved Prompt Placeholder: Placeholder text now explains that leaving the prompt empty auto-generates from your post title
  • Cleaner Loading Spinner: Replaced the multi-color gradient SVG spinner with a clean, brand-consistent CSS spinner
  • Removed Getting Started Page: Replaced with a streamlined setup notice on the settings page — reduces menu clutter
  • Consolidated Settings Sidebar: Merged “Need Help?” and “API Dashboards” cards into the Quick Tips card and inline API key descriptions for a tidier layout
  • API Usage Links: Added “View API Usage” links directly next to API key fields for quick access to your OpenAI or Gemini dashboard
  • UI Overhaul: Comprehensive admin interface improvements across all plugin pages
  • Bulk Generate Tab: Moved Bulk Generate from a separate menu page into a dedicated tab on the Settings page — all plugin features now live in one unified hub
  • Regenerate Button: Added “Regenerate” button directly below the generated image preview in the post editor meta box — no more scrolling back up to re-generate
  • API Key Validation: Added “Test Connection” button next to each API key input — instantly verify your OpenAI or Gemini key is valid without leaving the settings page
  • Settings Save Feedback: Added visible green success notice inside the settings card after saving, and the active tab is now preserved after save
  • AJAX Tab Switching: Settings tabs now switch instantly without page reloads; URL updates for bookmarkability
  • Inline Images Upsell: Free users on the Inline Images tab now see a focused feature showcase instead of disabled form fields
  • Extracted CSS/JS: All inline styles and scripts have been moved to dedicated asset files for browser caching and cleaner code
  • New Model (OpenAI): Added ChatGPT Image Latest — always points to the newest ChatGPT image model for automatic improvements
  • New Model (Pro, Gemini): Added Nano Banana 2 Preview (Gemini 3.1 Flash Image Preview) with 1K/2K/4K resolution support and all 10 aspect ratios
  • Bug Fixes: Fixed broken settings links on the plugins page and in the meta box; removed dead no-op JavaScript code
  • Smart Save Button: Save Settings button visibility now correctly adapts based on tab context and user license

1.4.10

  • Verified compatibility with WordPress 6.9.1

1.4.9

  • Updated plugin name & description

1.4.6

  • Added Pro only support for generating images directly inside the Gutenberg editor.
  • Added a dedicated Inline Images tab in the settings page (Pro).
  • Improved the settings page layout for better organization and usability.
  • Fixed an issue where PNG output generation could fail.
  • Removed the quality slider when OpenAI PNG output format is selected due to compatibility limitations.
  • Fixed Bugs

1.4.5

  • Fixed Bugs

1.4.3

  • Added Pro only support for generating images directly inside the Gutenberg editor.
  • Added a dedicated Inline Images tab in the settings page (Pro).
  • Improved the settings page layout for better organization and usability.
  • Fixed an issue where PNG output generation could fail.
  • Removed the quality slider when OpenAI PNG output format is selected due to compatibility limitations.

1.3.9

  • New Feature (Pro): Added option to control which post types can enable the featured image generator
  • New Model: Added gpt-image-1.5 model for enhanced image generation
  • Bug Fix: Fixed Gemini Flash 2.5 issue
  • Improvement: Changed image file names to use post/page title for better organization and SEO

1.3.2

  • New Feature (Pro): Added custom post types support – enable AI image generation for any public custom post type
  • Enhancement (Pro): New “Enabled Post Types” setting allows Pro users to select which post types show the image generator
  • Security: Added post type validation in REST API to ensure only enabled post types can generate images
  • Improvement: Meta box and scripts now dynamically load based on enabled post types

1.3.1

  • New Model (OpenAI): Added gpt-image-1.5 as a new image generation option
  • Bug Fix (Gemini): Fixed an issue affecting Gemini 2.5 Flash image generation
  • Improvement: Generated image file names now follow the post/page title for better media organization and SEO

1.3.0

  • New UI: Completely redesigned settings interface with modern card-based layout
  • Top-level Menu: Plugin now has its own top-level admin menu for easier access
  • New Pages: Added “Getting Started” guide page with step-by-step instructions
  • Pro Plan: Integrated Freemius for Pro plan upgrades and licensing
  • Major Feature (Pro): Added Google Gemini AI as a second provider option alongside OpenAI
  • Added support for 4 AI models:
    • OpenAI (Free): GPT Image 1 and GPT Image 1 Mini
    • Google Gemini (Pro): Gemini 2.5 Flash Image and Gemini 3 Pro Image Preview
  • Implemented dynamic settings page that shows only relevant options for selected provider
  • Added 10 aspect ratios for Gemini Pro (1:1, 2:3, 3:2, 3:4, 4:3, 4:5, 5:4, 9:16, 16:9, 21:9)
  • Added model-specific aspect ratio filtering (different ratios for Gemini 2.5 Flash vs 3 Pro)
  • Implemented fixed resolutions for Gemini 2.5 Flash (1290 tokens per image)
  • Added 1K/2K/4K resolution options for Gemini 3 Pro
  • Enhanced meta box to hide quality slider when Gemini is selected
  • Reorganized settings fields for better user experience (AI Model moved below AI Provider)
  • Added automatic field visibility based on provider and model selection
  • Improved JavaScript for dynamic settings updates
  • Updated API integration to support both OpenAI and Gemini endpoints
  • Added comprehensive aspect ratio documentation with example resolutions
  • Enhanced settings with provider-specific descriptions and help text
  • Improved error handling for both API providers
  • Added Support Forum link in settings sidebar

1.2.1

  • Fixed compatibility issue with Classic Editor plugin
  • Improved JavaScript functionality for better editor support
  • Enhanced meta box rendering for classic editor compatibility

1.2.0

  • Added output format selection (WebP, PNG, JPEG) with WebP as default
  • Added image quality control (1-100) for both global settings and individual posts/pages
  • Added AI model selection (GPT Image 1 Standard vs GPT Image 1 Mini)
  • Updated image sizes to support current OpenAI API specifications
  • Enhanced settings page with new quality and model controls
  • Improved metabox with quality slider and real-time value display
  • Added comprehensive CSS styling for quality controls
  • Updated API integration to use quality and model parameters

1.1.0

  • Improved UI for a smoother experience
  • Fixed bug that forced text on image when the option is selected
  • Replaced unfriendly error messages with user-friendly messages
  • Updated plugin logo from PNG to SVG
  • Added a “none” style option and set it as the default

1.0.4

  • Added a loader spinner icon
  • Improved UI styling
  • Activated the feature on the Pages post type

1.0.3

  • Added loader spinner icon
  • Improved UI
  • Activated feature on Pages post type

1.0.0

  • Initial release

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Author
WPRaptor
Version:
1.5.5
Last Updated
March 23, 2026
Active Installs
100
Requires
WordPress 5.8
Tested Up To
WordPress 6.9.4
Requires PHP
7.4

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