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Featured Image from URL (FIFU) vs Custom Permalink Editor (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Featured Image from URL (FIFU)

Featured Image from URL (FIFU)

4.6(259)

70K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 months ago
View Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
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Custom Permalink Editor

Custom Permalink Editor

5(2)

3.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 months ago
View Custom Permalink Editor

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Custom Permalink Editor has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) while Featured Image from URL (FIFU) leads in active installations (70K+ vs 3.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Featured Image from URL (FIFU) has accumulated 7.2M+ total downloads while Custom Permalink Editor has 11K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.6/5Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
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Custom Permalink Editor5/5
Total Reviews
259Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
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Custom Permalink Editor2
Active Installs
70K+Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
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Custom Permalink Editor3.0K+
Total Downloads
7.2M+Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
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Custom Permalink Editor11K+
Support Resolution
67%Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
Custom Permalink EditorN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoFeatured Image from URL (FIFU)
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Custom Permalink Editor2 months ago
First Released
2015Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
Custom Permalink Editor2021
Age
11 yearsFeatured Image from URL (FIFU)
Custom Permalink Editor5 years
WP Requires
5.6+Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
Custom Permalink Editor5.4+
PHP Requires
false+Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
Custom Permalink Editor7.4+
Business Model
FreeFeatured Image from URL (FIFU)
Custom Permalink EditorFree
Latest Version
5.3.3Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
Custom Permalink Editor1.0.6

Rating Breakdown

Featured Image from URL (FIFU)

4.6/5(259 reviews)
5
86%
4
2%
3
2%
2
3%
1
6%

Custom Permalink Editor

5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Featured Image from URL (FIFU) Reviews

by greentreefrog

Works great!

I use a lot of free images and I like to repay the photographers with credits they deserve. This plugin lets me do that.

by powerhoster

it is very good plugins

I use it in several websites.

by Zennie Abraham

A must-have that just works

A must-have that just works

Custom Permalink Editor Reviews

by Joynal Abedin

This plugin save my life

I am a developer and trying set custom permalink for my client from 3/4 days. then I found this plugin. Thanks Custom Permalink Editor team.

by salam91

Just Awesome

I was searching for a lightweight and secured permalink editor, luckily I found this, It’s fast and shows no issue yet. Great plugin. Thank you guys for, awesome work.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Featured Image from URL (FIFU) or Custom Permalink Editor more popular?
Featured Image from URL (FIFU) has 70K+ active installations while Custom Permalink Editor has 3.0K+. Featured Image from URL (FIFU) is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Featured Image from URL (FIFU) or Custom Permalink Editor?
Featured Image from URL (FIFU) has a 4.6/5 rating from 259 reviews, while Custom Permalink Editor has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Featured Image from URL (FIFU) and Custom Permalink Editor free?
Featured Image from URL (FIFU) is free and Custom Permalink Editor is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Featured Image from URL (FIFU) or Custom Permalink Editor?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Featured Image from URL (FIFU) was last updated 2 months ago and Custom Permalink Editor was last updated 2 months ago.

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