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Featured Image from URL (FIFU) vs Bitly URL Generator (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)
VS
Bitly URL Generator

Bitly URL Generator

5(1)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 13 years ago
View Bitly URL Generator

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Bitly URL Generator has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Featured Image from URL (FIFU) leads in active installations (70K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Featured Image from URL (FIFU) has accumulated 7.2M+ total downloads while Bitly URL Generator has 3.4K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.6/5Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
►
Bitly URL Generator5/5
Total Reviews
259Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
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Bitly URL Generator1
Active Installs
70K+Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
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Bitly URL Generator10
Total Downloads
7.2M+Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
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Bitly URL Generator3.4K+
Support Resolution
50%Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
Bitly URL GeneratorN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoFeatured Image from URL (FIFU)
◄
Bitly URL Generator13 years ago
First Released
2015Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
Bitly URL Generator2012
Age
11 yearsFeatured Image from URL (FIFU)
Bitly URL Generator14 years
WP Requires
5.6+Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
Bitly URL Generator3.3+
PHP Requires
false+Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
Bitly URL Generatorfalse+
Business Model
FreeFeatured Image from URL (FIFU)
Bitly URL GeneratorFree
Latest Version
5.3.3Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
Bitly URL Generator1.0

Rating Breakdown

Featured Image from URL (FIFU)

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

Bitly URL Generator

5/5(1 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

Bitly URL Generator Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Featured Image from URL (FIFU) or Bitly URL Generator more popular?
Featured Image from URL (FIFU) has 70K+ active installations while Bitly URL Generator has 10. 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 Bitly URL Generator?
Featured Image from URL (FIFU) has a 4.6/5 rating from 259 reviews, while Bitly URL Generator has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Featured Image from URL (FIFU) and Bitly URL Generator free?
Featured Image from URL (FIFU) is free and Bitly URL Generator is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Featured Image from URL (FIFU) or Bitly URL Generator?
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 Bitly URL Generator was last updated 13 years ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.