
1. Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
- What it does: Lets you set featured images using URLs and control where the image appears ā including under the post title.
- Best for: Automatically displaying featured images in various positions without uploading them to your media library.
- How to use it:
- Install & activate.
- Go to post settings and enter image URL.
- Choose to display the image under the title using its settings.
š Plugin Link (WordPress.org)
2. Content Views ā Post Grid & List
- What it does: Allows you to create custom post layouts (grid or list) and choose to show the featured image under the title.
- Best for: Displaying blog posts with images automatically placed where you want.
- How to use it:
- Create a layout.
- Choose “Show featured image” and set it to appear below the title.
š Plugin Link
3. Elementor (Free or Pro)
- What it does: If you’re using Elementor, you can fully customize your blog post layout and drag an image widget under the post title.
- Best for: Full design control over individual posts or templates.
- How to use it:
- Create a single post template in Elementor.
- Add the Post Title widget, then an Image or Featured Image widget below it.
š Plugin Link
4. Advanced Custom Fields (ACF)
- What it does: Lets you add custom image fields and place them programmatically or via short code wherever you want ā including under the title.
- Best for: Developers or advanced users wanting custom control.
- Requires some theme editing or using a shortcode block.
š Plugin Link
ā Recommendation:
If you’re just looking to easily add or control the placement of featured images, Iād suggest starting with Featured Image from URL (FIFU) or Content Views. They’re lightweight and beginner-friendly.
Want help setting up one of these? I can walk you through it step-by-step.