Install
This is the repository archive. It installs, but the folder name will carry the branch suffix and updates will not flow.
Install straight from GitLab with WP-CLI:
wp plugin install https://gitlab.com/v_kovalenko/media-focal-point-wordpress-plugin/-/archive/master/media-focal-point-wordpress-plugin-master.zipNo built-in updater. New versions won't appear under Dashboard → Updates. Install new releases yourself, or let Git Updater track the repository.
Media Focal Point
Adds focal point controls to WordPress media attachments with a premium interactive UI and enhanced security.
Description
Media Focal Point allows you to specify exactly which part of an image should remain in focus when it is cropped or resized using CSS object-fit: cover. This is essential for responsive designs where images change aspect ratios across devices.
Key Features
- Interactive Picker: Click or drag directly on the image preview in the Media Library.
- Real-time Save: Coordinates are saved automatically as you interact.
- Automatic Frontend Styles: Injects object-position CSS automatically into WordPress-generated images.
- Secure & Robust: Implements nonce validation and strict sanitization.
- Premium UI: Modern, glassmorphism-inspired design with support for WordPress Dark Mode.
Installation
1. Upload the plugin folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory.
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress.
3. Open any image in the Media Library to see the new Focal Point controls.
Usage
In Admin
- Open the Media Library or edit an attachment.
- Use the crosshair on the image preview to set the focus area.
- Alternatively, enter