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Featured Image from URL (FIFU) vs SurfLink – Link Manager & Backup Restore (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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SurfLink – Link Manager & Backup Restore

SurfLink – Link Manager & Backup Restore

5(2)

20 active installs

Free

Updated 1 week ago
View SurfLink – Link Manager & Backup Restore

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, SurfLink – Link Manager & Backup Restore has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 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 SurfLink – Link Manager & Backup Restore has 5.0K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.6/5Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
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SurfLink – Link Manager & Backup Restore5/5
Total Reviews
259Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
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SurfLink – Link Manager & Backup Restore2
Active Installs
70K+Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
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SurfLink – Link Manager & Backup Restore20
Total Downloads
7.2M+Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
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SurfLink – Link Manager & Backup Restore5.0K+
Support Resolution
67%Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
SurfLink – Link Manager & Backup RestoreN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoFeatured Image from URL (FIFU)
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SurfLink – Link Manager & Backup Restore1 week ago
First Released
2015Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
SurfLink – Link Manager & Backup Restore2025
Age
11 yearsFeatured Image from URL (FIFU)
SurfLink – Link Manager & Backup Restore1 year
WP Requires
5.6+Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
SurfLink – Link Manager & Backup Restore5.6+
PHP Requires
false+Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
SurfLink – Link Manager & Backup Restore7.4+
Business Model
FreeFeatured Image from URL (FIFU)
SurfLink – Link Manager & Backup RestoreFree
Latest Version
5.3.3Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
SurfLink – Link Manager & Backup Restore2.5.4

Rating Breakdown

Featured Image from URL (FIFU)

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

SurfLink – Link Manager & Backup Restore

5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
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

SurfLink – Link Manager & Backup Restore Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Featured Image from URL (FIFU) or SurfLink – Link Manager & Backup Restore more popular?
Featured Image from URL (FIFU) has 70K+ active installations while SurfLink – Link Manager & Backup Restore 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 SurfLink – Link Manager & Backup Restore?
Featured Image from URL (FIFU) has a 4.6/5 rating from 259 reviews, while SurfLink – Link Manager & Backup Restore has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Featured Image from URL (FIFU) and SurfLink – Link Manager & Backup Restore free?
Featured Image from URL (FIFU) is free and SurfLink – Link Manager & Backup Restore is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Featured Image from URL (FIFU) or SurfLink – Link Manager & Backup Restore?
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 SurfLink – Link Manager & Backup Restore was last updated 1 week ago.

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