Your links deserve better than the wrong image.
When someone shares your page on Facebook, X, or WhatsApp — the platform grabs the first image it finds. Force Featured Image fixes that in one click.
The Problem (in plain English)
Social scrapers don’t see what you see. They guess, and they usually guess wrong.
- A blurry hero background that was never meant to be a thumbnail
- A tiny site logo stretched to fill a wide rectangle
- An unrelated image from the sidebar or footer
“Scrapers look for specific og:image tags. If those aren’t there, they guess.”
Force Featured Image tells every scraper exactly which image to use: yours.
Install the plugin, and every piece of content on your site automatically outputs the correct Open Graph and Twitter Card tags. No coding. No configuration required.
Everything you need for a site-wide fix.
Powerful features, absolutely free.
Automatic Forcing
Forcing across all posts and pages without lifting a finger.
Fallback Images
Global fallback for archives, homepage, and content without a featured image.
Full OG Output
Dimensions, MIME type, alt text, and HTTPS support are all handled automatically.
Smart SEO Detection
Works alongside Yoast SEO, Rank Math, and All in One SEO instead of fighting them. No duplicate tags, just perfect results.
Summary Large Image
Full Twitter Card support out of the box.
Per-post control for sites that need more power.
Custom Share Image Per Post
Set a completely different share image separate from the Featured Image. Perfect for A/B testing previews or seasonal campaigns.
Works on Every Post Type
WooCommerce products, portfolio items, events—any public Custom Post Type gets control automatically.
Pixel-Perfect Size Presets
Different platforms have different requirements. Choose the right rendition:
| PRESET | SIZE | BEST FOR |
|---|---|---|
| Facebook / LinkedIn | 1200 × 630 px | Feed posts, articles |
| X / Twitter | 1200 × 600 px | Tweet cards |
| WhatsApp / SMS | 600 × 315 px | Reliable loading (< 300 KB) |
| Original | Full res | Pinterest, Hi-Res displays |
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Activate the plugin and it works. Setting a fallback image in settings is the only optional step.
No. It feeds the image through their own output filters instead of printing its own tags. You’ll never get duplicates.
Yes. Any public post type—including product—gets the per-item Social Share Image box automatically.
Platforms cache. Use the Facebook Debugger or LinkedIn Post Inspector to force a fresh scrape.
WhatsApp drops link previews if the image exceeds ~300 KB. This preset ensures your previews actually load every time.
Our support team is available for all users. Pro users get priority response times.
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