Featured Image from URL (FIFU) vs SlimFast – YouTube Lazyloader (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
4.6(259)
70K+ active installs
Free
Updated 2 months ago
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SlimFast – YouTube Lazyloader
5(1)
20 active installs
Free
Updated 5 years ago
View SlimFast – YouTube Lazyloader Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, SlimFast – YouTube Lazyloader has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Featured Image from URL (FIFU) leads in active installations (70K+ vs 20). Both are free WordPress plugins. Featured Image from URL (FIFU) has accumulated 7.2M+ total downloads while SlimFast – YouTube Lazyloader has 1.4K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Featured Image from URL (FIFU) | SlimFast – YouTube Lazyloader | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.6/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 259 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 70K+ | ◄ | 20 |
| Total Downloads | 7.2M+ | ◄ | 1.4K+ |
| Support Resolution | 50% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 months ago | ◄ | 5 years ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2020 | |
| Age | 11 years | 6 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.6+ | 4.4+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 5.3.3 | 1.0.1 |
Rating
4.6/5Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
►SlimFast – YouTube Lazyloader5/5
Total Reviews
259Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
◄SlimFast – YouTube Lazyloader1
Active Installs
70K+Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
◄SlimFast – YouTube Lazyloader20
Total Downloads
7.2M+Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
◄SlimFast – YouTube Lazyloader1.4K+
Support Resolution
50%Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
SlimFast – YouTube LazyloaderN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoFeatured Image from URL (FIFU)
◄SlimFast – YouTube Lazyloader5 years ago
First Released
2015Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
SlimFast – YouTube Lazyloader2020
Age
11 yearsFeatured Image from URL (FIFU)
SlimFast – YouTube Lazyloader6 years
WP Requires
5.6+Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
SlimFast – YouTube Lazyloader4.4+
PHP Requires
false+Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
SlimFast – YouTube Lazyloaderfalse+
Business Model
FreeFeatured Image from URL (FIFU)
SlimFast – YouTube LazyloaderFree
Latest Version
5.3.3Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
SlimFast – YouTube Lazyloader1.0.1
Rating Breakdown
Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
4.6/5(259 reviews)
5
86%
4
2%
3
2%
2
3%
1
6%
SlimFast – YouTube Lazyloader
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
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
SlimFast – YouTube Lazyloader Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Featured Image from URL (FIFU) or SlimFast – YouTube Lazyloader more popular?
Featured Image from URL (FIFU) has 70K+ active installations while SlimFast – YouTube Lazyloader has 20. 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 SlimFast – YouTube Lazyloader?
Featured Image from URL (FIFU) has a 4.6/5 rating from 259 reviews, while SlimFast – YouTube Lazyloader has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Featured Image from URL (FIFU) and SlimFast – YouTube Lazyloader free?
Featured Image from URL (FIFU) is free and SlimFast – YouTube Lazyloader is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Featured Image from URL (FIFU) or SlimFast – YouTube Lazyloader?
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 SlimFast – YouTube Lazyloader was last updated 5 years ago.
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