Multisite Featured Image changes the way of using Featured Image box for all sites except the Main site which is selected in the settings. By default it is set do the site ID of 1.
Since there is already a great media sharing plugin (Network Shared Media), this plugin enhances the user experience by enabling the shared media even on the featured image (post thumbnail).
Screenshots
Settings Page in the Network Settings
The Main Site Featured Image without any change
The Featured Image box on other sites
Thickbox when selecting image
Selecting the Size of the image to be used
Selected Image
Image shown as thumbnail on a site which is not the main site
Will this plugin work with any theme?
No, this plugin will work only on those themes which are using the function the_post_thumbnail() or any variation of that function.
Do I have to use a custom function to enable post thumbnails?
No, this plugin is hooked on the core function the_post_thumbnail().
Can I set the image from URL?
Yes, from version 1.2, you can set images from URL.
Can I use custom image sizes or choose between the default sizes?
This plugin is using the WordPress Media Uploader and all the registered image sizes are saved in the database. When there is a request for the post thumbnail, the size that is requested inside the theme will be used.
Can I use any registered image size with this plugin or the featured image will stay in the selected image?
From version 1.1, featured image retrieves the required size from the function the_post_thumbnail. This plugin delivers the right size of the image, so the answer is: Yes, you can use any registered image size.
ChangeLog
1.4.0
- Enabling other thumbnails
1.3.4
- Fixed bug when posting remotely using XML-RPC
1.3.2
- WordPress Media Uploader is back.
1.3.1
- Disabled the WordPress Media Upload modal and return to thick box since Network Shared Media uses thickbox
- Images are not saved anymore to save space.
1.3
- Enabled the WordPress Media Upload modal instead of the thick box
- Images from URL are downloaded to WordPress Media and saved in every registered image size
1.2
- Enabled setting the media from URL
1.1
- Added all image sizes. The function the_post_thumbnail now renders the image in the requested size
1.0
