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Featured Image from URL (FIFU) vs Shortcode Redirect (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
Shortcode Redirect

Shortcode Redirect

4.3(31)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 7 months ago
View Shortcode Redirect

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 10K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Featured Image from URL (FIFU) has accumulated 7.2M+ total downloads while Shortcode Redirect has 93K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.6/5Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
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Shortcode Redirect4.3/5
Total Reviews
259Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
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Shortcode Redirect31
Active Installs
70K+Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
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Shortcode Redirect10K+
Total Downloads
7.2M+Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
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Shortcode Redirect93K+
Support Resolution
67%Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
Shortcode RedirectN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoFeatured Image from URL (FIFU)
◄
Shortcode Redirect7 months ago
First Released
2015Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
Shortcode Redirect2011
Age
11 yearsFeatured Image from URL (FIFU)
Shortcode Redirect15 years
WP Requires
5.6+Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
Shortcode Redirect6.0+
PHP Requires
false+Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
Shortcode Redirectfalse+
Business Model
FreeFeatured Image from URL (FIFU)
Shortcode RedirectFree
Latest Version
5.3.3Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
Shortcode Redirect1.0.03

Rating Breakdown

Featured Image from URL (FIFU)

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

Shortcode Redirect

4.3/5(31 reviews)
5
71%
4
13%
3
3%
2
3%
1
10%

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

Shortcode Redirect Reviews

by flyingkites

Works WP 6.5

Just wish there was an option to open in a new tab. Work around was to open the redirected page in a new tab instead.

by chicagola

Exactly what I needed

It is simple and easy to use. Just wish the text wasn’t showing on the frontend. But it is an easy fix so I give it a 5 stars! Thank you for making this plugin!

by erwinprasetyo

Terima Kasih

Pluginnya berfungsi, semoga kedepannya ada pengaturan opsi lebih lanjut (sorry i write in indonesian bahasa)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Featured Image from URL (FIFU) or Shortcode Redirect more popular?
Featured Image from URL (FIFU) has 70K+ active installations while Shortcode Redirect has 10K+. 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 Shortcode Redirect?
Featured Image from URL (FIFU) has a 4.6/5 rating from 259 reviews, while Shortcode Redirect has a 4.3/5 rating from 31 reviews.
Are Featured Image from URL (FIFU) and Shortcode Redirect free?
Featured Image from URL (FIFU) is free and Shortcode Redirect is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Featured Image from URL (FIFU) or Shortcode Redirect?
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 Shortcode Redirect was last updated 7 months ago.

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