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Featured Image from URL (FIFU) vs Default Permalink (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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Default Permalink

Default Permalink

5(1)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 11 years ago
View Default Permalink

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Default Permalink 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 Default Permalink has 2.1K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.6/5Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
►
Default Permalink5/5
Total Reviews
259Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
◄
Default Permalink1
Active Installs
70K+Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
◄
Default Permalink10
Total Downloads
7.2M+Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
◄
Default Permalink2.1K+
Support Resolution
50%Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
Default PermalinkN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoFeatured Image from URL (FIFU)
◄
Default Permalink11 years ago
First Released
2015Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
Default Permalink2014
Age
11 yearsFeatured Image from URL (FIFU)
Default Permalink12 years
WP Requires
5.6+Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
Default Permalink3.9+
PHP Requires
false+Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
Default Permalinkfalse+
Business Model
FreeFeatured Image from URL (FIFU)
Default PermalinkFree
Latest Version
5.3.3Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
Default Permalink1.1

Rating Breakdown

Featured Image from URL (FIFU)

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

Default Permalink

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

Default Permalink Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Featured Image from URL (FIFU) or Default Permalink more popular?
Featured Image from URL (FIFU) has 70K+ active installations while Default Permalink 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 Default Permalink?
Featured Image from URL (FIFU) has a 4.6/5 rating from 259 reviews, while Default Permalink has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Featured Image from URL (FIFU) and Default Permalink free?
Featured Image from URL (FIFU) is free and Default Permalink is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Featured Image from URL (FIFU) or Default Permalink?
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 Default Permalink was last updated 11 years ago.

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