Auto-generate OG Images
for Every WordPress Post
Install the free OG Image Generator plugin and every post, page, or custom post type gets a beautiful, on-brand Open Graph image — automatically. No coding required.
Features
Requirements
- WordPress 6.0 or later
- PHP 7.4 or later
- Outbound HTTPS access from your server (to reach the OG Awesome API)
- API key required for Pro features only — free features work without a key
Installation
Download the plugin ZIP
Click the button below to download og-awesome-api.zip.
Go to Plugins → Add New Plugin → "Upload Plugin"
In your WordPress admin, navigate to Plugins → Add New Plugin and click the Upload Plugin button at the top of the page.
Choose the ZIP file and install
Click Choose File, select the og-awesome-api.zip you just downloaded, then click Install Now.
Activate the plugin
After the upload completes, click Activate Plugin.
You'll now see OG Image Generator listed on the Plugins page with status Active.
Configuration
Once activated, go to Settings → OG Image Generator to configure the plugin defaults.
Default Settings
The Default Settings section lets you choose the theme, template, font, and text defaults applied to all posts that don't have per-post overrides.
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Default Theme | Choose between Blog, Product, and Profile themes. |
| Default Template | Select the visual template for each theme (e.g. Classic, Dark, Minimal). |
| Post Title / Product Name / Name | Default title text shown on the OG image. |
| Excerpt / Tagline / Job Title | Subtitle text — e.g. a short description or tag line. |
| Author / Brand Name / Company | Author or brand shown at the bottom of the image. |
| Font | Global font for the theme. Can be overridden per-post. |
| Style (B / I) | Apply bold and/or italic to the text. |
| Site Name / Author Image / Profile Image | Theme-specific extra fields. |
Behaviour Settings
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Enabled Post Types | Choose which post types (Posts, Pages, custom types) the plugin is active for. |
| Auto-generate on Publish | Automatically generate an OG image when a post is published or updated. |
| Override Existing og:image | Use OG Awesome even when your theme or SEO plugin already sets an og:image. |
Per-post Settings
Every post and page has an OG Awesome meta box in the editor. This lets you override the global defaults for that specific post.
Fields available in the meta box:
- Theme & Template — override the visual style for this post
- Title & Subtitle — leave blank to use the post title and excerpt automatically
- Author / Brand / Company — shown at the bottom of the image
- Font & Style — choose a font and apply bold/italic
- Image — author photo, product image, or profile photo depending on the theme
Click Generate Image to create or regenerate the OG image for this post. The result is shown as a live preview inside the meta box.
API Key (Pro)
Get your API key
Sign in to your dashboard and copy your API key from the API Keys section.
Paste the key in Settings → OG Image Generator → "API Key"
Open Settings → OG Image Generator in WordPress, paste your key into the API Key field, then click Save Changes.
Test the connection
Scroll to the bottom of the settings page and click Test Connection. You should see a green success message confirming your key is valid.
FAQ
Will the plugin work without an API key?
Does it work with custom post types?
Will it conflict with Yoast SEO / RankMath / All in One SEO?
How do I update the plugin?
Where is the generated image stored?
Ready to get started?
Download the plugin and have OG images running on your WordPress site in under 5 minutes.
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