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Default OG Image
Set a default Open Graph (OG) image that appears when your content is shared on social media and the page doesn’t have a featured image. Ensure consistent, professional branding across Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and other platforms.
Use Cases
- Provide branded social share images for pages without featured images
- Ensure archive pages, search results, and custom pages have share images
- Display your company logo when posts are shared without specific images
- Maintain brand consistency across all social media shares
How It Works
- Upload your default OG image in the module settings
- When someone shares a page without a featured image:
- Your default image is used
- When someone shares a page with a featured image:
- The featured image is used (default is ignored)
Where to Find It
Location: Configure your default image in the module settings. The meta tags are automatically added to all pages.
Settings
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Default OG Image | Upload or select an image from your media library |
Image Requirements
For best results across all social platforms:
| Specification | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Size | 1200 × 630 pixels (optimal) |
| Minimum | 600 × 315 pixels (required by Facebook) |
| Format | JPG or PNG |
| File Size | Under 1MB for fast loading |
| Aspect Ratio | 1.91:1 (landscape) |
Design Tips
- Include your logo for brand recognition
- Use your brand colors as background
- Avoid too much text (may be hard to read when scaled)
- Keep important content centered (edges may be cropped)
- Make it visually appealing even as a thumbnail
When It’s Used
The default OG image appears for:
| Page Type | Has Featured Image? | Image Used |
|---|---|---|
| Single post | Yes | Featured image |
| Single post | No | Default OG image |
| Page | Yes | Featured image |
| Page | No | Default OG image |
| Archive pages | N/A | Default OG image |
| Category/tag pages | N/A | Default OG image |
| Search results | N/A | Default OG image |
| Homepage | If set | Featured/site image |
Meta Tags Generated
The module adds these meta tags to your page <head>:
<meta property="og:image" content="https://yoursite.com/your-og-image.jpg" />
<meta name="twitter:image" content="https://yoursite.com/your-og-image.jpg" />Testing Your OG Image
After setting up, verify it works:
Facebook Sharing Debugger
- Go to developers.facebook.com/tools/debug/
- Enter a URL from your site that has no featured image
- Click “Debug”
- Check that your default image appears
Twitter Card Validator
- Go to cards-dev.twitter.com/validator
- Enter a URL from your site
- Verify the image displays correctly
Manual Check
- View page source on a page without a featured image
- Search for “og:image”
- Verify the URL points to your default image
Working with SEO Plugins
If you use an SEO plugin (Yoast, Rank Math, etc.), note:
- SEO plugins often set their own OG images
- This module acts as a fallback when they don’t
- SEO plugin settings typically take priority
- Test to confirm which takes precedence on your site
FAQ
Why isn’t my image showing on Facebook?
Facebook caches images aggressively. Use the Facebook Debugger to clear the cache. Click “Scrape Again” to refresh.What if I use an SEO plugin too?
Both can coexist. SEO plugins typically only set OG images for posts with featured images. This module catches the rest. Test sharing a page without a featured image to confirm.Can I set different default images for different post types?
This module uses one global default. For post-type-specific images, use an SEO plugin’s advanced settings or custom code.Why is my image cropped strangely?
Different platforms crop images differently. Use the recommended 1200×630 size and keep important content in the center third of the image.Do I need this if all my posts have featured images?
It’s still valuable for archive pages, category pages, tag pages, and any other pages that can be shared but don’t have featured images.Create a branded template image in your design software. It should look good standalone and represent your brand even when the page content varies.
After changing your OG image, social platforms will continue showing the old image until their cache expires. Use their debugging tools to force a refresh.
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