This plugin automatically designates the first image block within a post's content as the featured image, provided a featured image hasn't already been manually selected. It's designed for content creators and site managers who want to maintain a consistent visual presentation without managing two separate image fields for each piece of content.

Automatic Image Selection: The plugin scans a post's content, identifies the first image block, and uses its ID to populate the featured image field. This happens automatically upon saving the post.

Manual Selection Priority: If a featured image is already assigned to a post, the plugin will not override it. This preserves editorial control and ensures manual selections are always respected.

Lightweight Integration: It operates by setting the _thumbnail_id post meta, which is the standard method used by the platform's featured image system. This ensures compatibility with themes and other plugins that rely on this data.

Eliminates Redundant Work: By linking the featured image to an image already in the content, it removes the need to upload or select the same image twice, saving time and reducing potential for inconsistency.

Simple Setup: The plugin requires no configuration after activation. It works silently in the background, applying its logic whenever a post is saved or updated.