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Featured Image from URL (FIFU) vs Plink URL Shortener (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
Plink URL Shortener

Plink URL Shortener

0(0)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 9 years ago
View Plink URL Shortener

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Featured Image from URL (FIFU) has a higher user rating (4.6/5 from 259 reviews) and leads in active installations (70K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Featured Image from URL (FIFU) has accumulated 7.2M+ total downloads while Plink URL Shortener has 2.3K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.6/5Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
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Plink URL ShortenerN/A
Total Reviews
259Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
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Plink URL Shortener0
Active Installs
70K+Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
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Plink URL Shortener10
Total Downloads
7.2M+Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
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Plink URL Shortener2.3K+
Support Resolution
50%Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
Plink URL ShortenerN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoFeatured Image from URL (FIFU)
◄
Plink URL Shortener9 years ago
First Released
2015Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
Plink URL Shortener2017
Age
11 yearsFeatured Image from URL (FIFU)
Plink URL Shortener9 years
WP Requires
5.6+Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
Plink URL Shortener3.1+
PHP Requires
false+Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
Plink URL Shortenerfalse+
Business Model
FreeFeatured Image from URL (FIFU)
Plink URL ShortenerFree
Latest Version
5.3.3Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
Plink URL Shortener1.0

Rating Breakdown

Featured Image from URL (FIFU)

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

Plink URL Shortener

0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
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

Plink URL Shortener Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Featured Image from URL (FIFU) or Plink URL Shortener more popular?
Featured Image from URL (FIFU) has 70K+ active installations while Plink URL Shortener 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 Plink URL Shortener?
Featured Image from URL (FIFU) has a 4.6/5 rating from 259 reviews, while Plink URL Shortener has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Featured Image from URL (FIFU) and Plink URL Shortener free?
Featured Image from URL (FIFU) is free and Plink URL Shortener is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Featured Image from URL (FIFU) or Plink URL Shortener?
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 Plink URL Shortener was last updated 9 years ago.

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