wordpress featured image show

To display a featured image in WordPress, follow these steps:

  1. Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard.
  2. Navigate to the post or page where you want to display the featured image.
  3. On the right-hand side of the editor, you will find a box labeled "Featured Image" or "Featured Image" depending on your WordPress version. Click on the "Set featured image" link.
  4. A media library window will appear, allowing you to select an image from your existing media library or upload a new one. Choose the image you want to use as the featured image and click on the "Set featured image" button.
  5. Once you have set the featured image, you will see a thumbnail of the image in the "Featured Image" box.
  6. Save or update your post or page to apply the changes.
  7. To display the featured image on your website, you need to add code to your theme files. The exact code and file location will depend on your theme. Generally, you can add the following code to your theme's template files:
<?php if (has_post_thumbnail()) {
    the_post_thumbnail();
} ?>

This code checks if the post or page has a featured image and then displays it using the the_post_thumbnail() function.

  1. To display the featured image in a specific location, such as the header or sidebar, you may need to modify your theme's template files or use a plugin that provides such functionality.

Remember to customize the code and file location according to your theme's structure. If you're not familiar with editing theme files, it's recommended to consult a developer or use a plugin that offers easy customization options for displaying featured images.