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Featured Image from URL (FIFU) vs Featured Image Admin Thumb (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
Featured Image Admin Thumb

Featured Image Admin Thumb

4.7(40)

20K+ active installs

Free

Updated 11 months ago
View Featured Image Admin Thumb

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Featured Image Admin Thumb has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 40 reviews) while Featured Image from URL (FIFU) leads in active installations (70K+ vs 20K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Featured Image from URL (FIFU) has accumulated 7.2M+ total downloads while Featured Image Admin Thumb has 202K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.6/5Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
►
Featured Image Admin Thumb4.7/5
Total Reviews
259Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
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Featured Image Admin Thumb40
Active Installs
70K+Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
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Featured Image Admin Thumb20K+
Total Downloads
7.2M+Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
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Featured Image Admin Thumb202K+
Support Resolution
67%Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
Featured Image Admin ThumbN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoFeatured Image from URL (FIFU)
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Featured Image Admin Thumb11 months ago
First Released
2015Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
Featured Image Admin Thumb2013
Age
11 yearsFeatured Image from URL (FIFU)
Featured Image Admin Thumb13 years
WP Requires
5.6+Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
Featured Image Admin Thumb3.5.1+
PHP Requires
false+Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
Featured Image Admin Thumb7.0+
Business Model
FreeFeatured Image from URL (FIFU)
Featured Image Admin ThumbFree
Latest Version
5.3.3Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
Featured Image Admin Thumb1.6.1

Rating Breakdown

Featured Image from URL (FIFU)

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

Featured Image Admin Thumb

4.7/5(40 reviews)
5
93%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
8%

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 Image Admin Thumb Reviews

by kierancalv

Great plugin

Great plugin, works perfectly 🙂

by datto510

very handy

this plugin is really helpful, especially when viewing on PC

by Marcin Pietrzak

Very helpful

Awesome and simple!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Featured Image from URL (FIFU) or Featured Image Admin Thumb more popular?
Featured Image from URL (FIFU) has 70K+ active installations while Featured Image Admin Thumb has 20K+. 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 Image Admin Thumb?
Featured Image from URL (FIFU) has a 4.6/5 rating from 259 reviews, while Featured Image Admin Thumb has a 4.7/5 rating from 40 reviews.
Are Featured Image from URL (FIFU) and Featured Image Admin Thumb free?
Featured Image from URL (FIFU) is free and Featured Image Admin Thumb is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Featured Image from URL (FIFU) or Featured Image Admin Thumb?
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 Image Admin Thumb was last updated 11 months ago.

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