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Featured Image from URL (FIFU) vs Featured Galleries (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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Featured Galleries

Featured Galleries

4.7(20)

3.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 7 years ago
View Featured Galleries

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Featured Galleries has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 20 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 Featured Galleries has 37K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.6/5Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
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Featured Galleries4.7/5
Total Reviews
259Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
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Featured Galleries20
Active Installs
70K+Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
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Featured Galleries3.0K+
Total Downloads
7.2M+Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
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Featured Galleries37K+
Support Resolution
50%Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
Featured GalleriesN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoFeatured Image from URL (FIFU)
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Featured Galleries7 years ago
First Released
2015Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
Featured Galleries2014
Age
11 yearsFeatured Image from URL (FIFU)
Featured Galleries12 years
WP Requires
5.6+Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
Featured Galleries3.8.0+
PHP Requires
false+Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
Featured Galleries5.4+
Business Model
FreeFeatured Image from URL (FIFU)
Featured GalleriesFree
Latest Version
5.3.3Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
Featured Galleries2.1.0

Rating Breakdown

Featured Image from URL (FIFU)

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

Featured Galleries

4.7/5(20 reviews)
5
85%
4
10%
3
0%
2
0%
1
5%

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

Featured Galleries Reviews

by kirat14

Well done

Thanks for sharing this plugin.

by Carlos Kaval

Awesome!

Awesome!

by i4nd90

Spot on

So glad I’ve discovered this, there are so many bad sliders out there I was driven to make my own too. This plugin does all the heavy lifting for me.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Featured Image from URL (FIFU) or Featured Galleries more popular?
Featured Image from URL (FIFU) has 70K+ active installations while Featured Galleries 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 Featured Galleries?
Featured Image from URL (FIFU) has a 4.6/5 rating from 259 reviews, while Featured Galleries has a 4.7/5 rating from 20 reviews.
Are Featured Image from URL (FIFU) and Featured Galleries free?
Featured Image from URL (FIFU) is free and Featured Galleries is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Featured Image from URL (FIFU) or Featured Galleries?
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 Featured Galleries was last updated 7 years ago.

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