Post Category Filter vs Featured Image Column — WordPress

Post Category Filter (WP Admin) vs Featured Image Column

Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points

Post Category Filter (WP Admin)

5.0·25reviews·1,000+installs

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1. Listing metadata

Field-level data

	Post Category Filter (WP Admin)	Featured Image Column
Tagline	—	—
Description	2254 / 5000 chars45% used	1731 / 5000 chars35% used
Screenshots	—	—
Languages
Platforms	WordPress	WordPress
Developer	Ivijan-Stefan Stipic	Austin
Listed	—	—
Last updated	—	—

2. Categories & rankings

Shared categories on the same row · in-category position inline

Post Category Filter (WP Admin)

Featured Image Column

At a glance

4 metrics · auto-computed

Feature comparison between Post Category Filter (WP Admin) and Featured Image Column
Metric	Post Category Filter (WP Admin)	Featured Image Column
Rating	★ 5.0 ★	4.5 ★
Total reviews	★ 25	12
Active installs	1,000+	2,000+
Free plan	—	—

4. App details

Long-form description · keyword frequency

Post Category Filter (WP Admin)

Post Category Filter allows you to filter your post categories and custom taxonomies by adding a fast and intuitive search box on top of the term lists. As you type, the list updates instantly and shows only the categories or terms that match your query, making navigation quick even on sites with hundreds or thousands of entries. This plugin is designed for users who work with large WordPress websites, complex content structures, or extensive taxonomy sets. Instead of scrolling endlessly through long category lists, you can simply type a few letters and immediately locate the term you need. It provides a smoother editorial workflow and helps reduce time spent searching for the right category during post creation or editing. Post Category Filter works seamlessly inside the WordPress admin interface and supports all public taxonomies, including custom taxonomies created by themes or plugins. It does not modify your categories or database in any way. It simply adds an efficient, lightweight search layer to help you manage and assign terms more effectively. If you maintain a high volume of content, run news or magazine style websites, or organize your posts through detailed taxonomies, this plugin can significantly improve your daily publishing workflow. It is a simple but powerful solution for anyone looking to optimize category management, streamline content editing, and enhance usability in the WordPress admin area. Want to contribute? You can follow the Github repository and submit issues or pull requests. Adoption Notice This plugin represents the continued development of the original “Admin Category Filter” created by Javier Villanueva (@jahvi). The project has been revived with the intention of ensuring long-term stability, modern compatibility, and responsible maintenance while preserving the core functionality that made the original plugin widely used. Credits Original author: Javier Villanueva (jahvi) Maintainer and current developer: Ivijan Stefan Stipic (INFINITUM FORM) Legal Notice This plugin retains the original GPLv2 license from the upstream version authored by Javier Villanueva (@jahvi). All new contributions are © 2025 Ivijan Stefan Stipic and released under the same GPLv2-or-later license.

Top keywords

category6×1.79%
filter4×1.19%
original4×1.19%
post4×1.19%
taxonomies4×1.19%
admin3×0.89%
categories3×0.89%
category filter3×0.89%
content3×0.89%
jahvi3×0.89%
javier3×0.89%
javier villanueva3×0.89%

Featured Image Column

As of version 0.2.2 you can select which post types you’d like to have the image column. It simply adds a column before the title (far left) the show’s the posts featured image if it’s supported and exists. Want to change the default image? Simply filter you own image by using featured_image_column_default_image or filter your own CSS by using the featured_image_column_css filter hook. Example actions/filters Change thumbnail size function my_custom_featured_image_size(mixed $size, int $post_id): mixed { if (in_array($post_id, [1, 5, 23], true)) { return [65. 65]; } return $size; } add_filter('featured_image_post_thumbnail_size', 'my_custom_featured_image_size', 10, 2); Add support for a custom default image function my_custom_featured_image_column_image(string $image, int $post_id): string { if (in_array($post_id, [1, 5, 23], true)) { return trailingslashit( get_stylesheet_directory_uri() ) . 'images/featured-image.png'; } return $image; } add_filter('featured_image_column_default_image', 'my_custom_featured_image_column_image', 10, 2); Remove support for post types Use the featured_image_column_init action hook for your filter. function frosty_featured_image_column_init_func() { add_filter('featured_image_column_post_types', 'frosty_featured_image_column_remove_post_types', 11); // Remove } add_action('featured_image_column_init', 'frosty_featured_image_column_init_func'); function frosty_featured_image_column_remove_post_types($post_types) { foreach($post_types as $key => $post_type) { if ($post_type === 'post-type') // Post type you'd like removed. Ex: 'post' or 'page' unset($post_types[$key]); } return $post_types; } For more question please visit https://austin.passy.co

Top keywords

image24×8.79%
post17×6.23%
column14×5.13%
image column13×4.76%
featured12×4.40%
featured image12×4.40%

Frequently asked

Common questions about this comparison

Which has better reviews, Post Category Filter (WP Admin) or Featured Image Column?

Post Category Filter (WP Admin) has the higher average rating (5.0★ from 25 reviews) compared to Featured Image Column (4.5★ from 12 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.

Should I choose Post Category Filter (WP Admin) or Featured Image Column?

Post Category Filter (WP Admin) holds the higher average rating (5.0★ vs 4.5★). That is the one dimension AppRanks can separate them on here — read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.

Which is faster to set up, Post Category Filter (WP Admin) or Featured Image Column?

Both apps are one-click installs from the WordPress Plugin Directory. Post Category Filter (WP Admin) has the deeper published review base (25 vs 12), which often — though not always — accompanies better-tested setup docs. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly: read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for user-reported install experience.

Which works better for small vs large WordPress Plugin Directory site owners?

Post Category Filter (WP Admin) typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (25 reviews). Featured Image Column typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (12 reviews). A larger review base generally means the app has been exercised at scale — relevant if you are processing high volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.

Can I migrate data between Post Category Filter (WP Admin) and Featured Image Column?

Migration support varies by app and category. Post Category Filter (WP Admin) and Featured Image Column both publish their export options on their marketplace listing pages (or in their support docs); some apps offer one-click import from competitors, others require CSV. The fastest check: search "import from Featured Image Column" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.

Post Category Filter (WP Admin) vs Featured Image Column

Post Category Filter (WP Admin)

1. Listing metadata

2. Categories & rankings

Featured Image Column

At a glance

AppRanks verdict

3. Activity in the last 90 days

Post Category Filter (WP Admin) · 1 changes

Featured Image Column · 3 changes

4. App details

Frequently asked

Which has better reviews, Post Category Filter (WP Admin) or Featured Image Column?

Should I choose Post Category Filter (WP Admin) or Featured Image Column?

Which is faster to set up, Post Category Filter (WP Admin) or Featured Image Column?

Which works better for small vs large WordPress Plugin Directory site owners?

Can I migrate data between Post Category Filter (WP Admin) and Featured Image Column?

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