UPDATED: Version 2.8 released 11/14/05. Download now!
NOTE: Please note that this plugin doesn’t support Wordpress 2.3. However, you can find a wonderful remake here that does.
Yay! After a lot of work, the new version of the Image Headline Plugin is available. This plugin was originally written by Joel Bennett but it’s come a long way since the beginning. New features in this version include:
- Excellent integration into the WordPress 1.5 Strayhorn administration interface.
- Gorgeous anti-aliased, soft shadows.
- Easier than ever to configure.
So, if you’re ready to take a gander, go on and tell me what you think. If you do end up using the plugin, please leave me a comment here with a link to your site so I can see the results! I’d love to see what you guys come up with.





Scott Says:February 21st, 2005 at 1:45 am
Anyway, I found where the “the_title();” text was hidden but now have the problem that when I click on “Headlines” under Options, nothing happens. Also, when I go to the post page the headline works fine but then I am unable to go back to the main page.

Scott Says:February 21st, 2005 at 1:19 am
Looks like a sweet plugin. However, I’m having trouble getting it to work. I can’t find the “the_title();” text anywhere. I’m using the 1.5 release. I’ve searched in the classic and default themes…I’m probably just doing something stupid.
Thanks for the help.

Chad Says:February 21st, 2005 at 12:49 am
<smack> yeah, I completely forgot about the IE transparent problems with PNG.
But it doesn’t matter, because I still love it, and it’s a gorgeous effect. This is definitely one of my favorite plugins of all time now.
Thanks!

ColdForged Says:February 21st, 2005 at 12:28 am
Not a stupid question at all and yes, you can easily do what you want. Simply make the following call where you want the image:
(Note: don’t put the backslashes… my code display hates me) If you have static text — meaning not in a variable — you can just do it like so:
Thanks for the kind words everyone.

Bleu Unicorn Says:February 21st, 2005 at 12:12 am
Very nice! I just finished installing this at my website and it looks lovely.
I do have what may be a stupid and obvious question…but is it possible to generate these headlines on nonposts - like static pages that aren’t using the_title? And if so, how would I call the plugin to do it’s job.
Also, I love your comment preview!

Photo Matt » Image Headline Plugin Says:February 20th, 2005 at 9:19 pm
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David Ascher Says:February 20th, 2005 at 8:48 pm
Very nice, thanks. Ooh, that’s a very nice auto-preview comment form. I need to find that…

Ensellitis Says:February 20th, 2005 at 12:16 pm
Perhaps another good way to do it would be in the next WP version to actually have an area for plugin setting in the plugin area, kind of like how presentations is set up, having a list of plugins that have an admin interface and have the link for the options be there?

ColdForged Says:February 20th, 2005 at 11:07 am
I don’t know, Chad, it looks damned nice in Firefox for me. In my current version of IE it isn’t transparent, but I expected that.
Thanks!
Yeah, supposedly IE can actually display a transparent PNG file these days. Miracles happen. Sorry about the background diddling in Safari… I don’t know what to say about it, really.
I see where you’re coming from, Alessandro. Unfortunately there are no hooks in WordPress to allow installation of submenus under the Plugins menu. I’ll keep looking for better ways of integrating. Thanks for the suggestion.

Alessandro Says:February 20th, 2005 at 5:27 am
I only have one little complaint, regarding the (otherwise wonderful) admin interface:
My concern is that if others follow the way you’re leading, the WP admin-interface will soon become too cluttered with custom extension and additions, spread all over the place and mixed with the “regular” interface.
SO, why don’t you move your plugin config panel under …well, the “plugin” section? I think this way is also easier to find each plugin options.
Otherwise, WP could provide an automated way to highlight every plugins addition (e.g. with different text color) and give feedback about where it’s coming from (a lil’description, and so on….)
I hope I made myself clear.