How to Show Post Image in WordPress Blog Post?

Key Takeaways

  • Utilizes the Post Image block from Nexter Blocks to display featured images on WordPress blog posts.
  • Requires the Nexter Blocks plugin to be installed and activated for full functionality.
  • Offers two image type options: Default for standard images and Background for section or column backgrounds.
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A well-placed post featured image can serve as a powerful visual anchor, drawing visitors in and providing context for the subject of the article.

With the Post Image block from the Nexter Blocks, you can easily show featured images creatively on the WordPress blog post page.

To check the complete feature overview documentation of the Nexter Blocks Blog Builder, click here.

Requirement  – This block is a part of the Nexter Blocks, make sure it’s installed & activated to enjoy all its powers.

Required Setup

  • Make sure the default WordPress Block editor is active. 
  • You need to have the Nexter Blocks plugin installed and activated.
  • Make sure the Post Image block is activated, to verify this visit Nexter → Blocks → and Search for Post Image and activate.

How to Activate the Post Image Block?

Go to 

  • Nexter Blocks 
  • Search the block nameandturn on the toggle.

How to Show Post Image in WordPress Blog Post?

Add Post Image

Add the Post Image block to the appropriate location on the blog post template.

To create the blog post template, you can use the free Nexter Builder.

From the Type section, you have to select the image type. Here, you’ll find two options –

  • Default – To add the featured image as a standard image.
  • Background – To add the featured image as a background image.

When you select the Default option, you can select the image size, image width and set alignment.

How to Show Post Image in WordPress Blog Post?

With the As a Background option, you can select the location of the background image from the Location dropdown. Here, you’ll find four options – 

  • Section – With this, the background image will be applied to the current section of the block.
  • Column – With this, the background image will be applied to the parent column of the block.

Select the option as per your requirement.

From the Style tab, you can customize the style further.

How to Show Post Image in WordPress Blog Post?

Advanced options remain common for all our blocks, you can explore all it options from here.

View Advanced tab tutorial.

About the Author

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CMO at POSIMYTH Innovations · Nexter · 7 years experience

He has spent years in the WordPress ecosystem building, breaking, and optimizing sites until they actually perform. He works at the intersection of speed, growth, and usability, helping creators ship websites that load fast and convert. An active WordPress community contributor sharing through tools, tutorials, and direct collaboration. Tested practice, not theory.

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