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Featured Image from URL (FIFU) vs URL Based Login (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
URL Based Login

URL Based Login

0(0)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 11 years ago
View URL Based Login

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 URL Based Login has 2.2K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.6/5Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
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URL Based LoginN/A
Total Reviews
259Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
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URL Based Login0
Active Installs
70K+Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
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URL Based Login10
Total Downloads
7.2M+Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
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URL Based Login2.2K+
Support Resolution
50%Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
URL Based LoginN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoFeatured Image from URL (FIFU)
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URL Based Login11 years ago
First Released
2015Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
URL Based Login2015
Age
11 yearsFeatured Image from URL (FIFU)
URL Based Login11 years
WP Requires
5.6+Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
URL Based Login3.0+
PHP Requires
false+Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
URL Based Loginfalse+
Business Model
FreeFeatured Image from URL (FIFU)
URL Based LoginFree
Latest Version
5.3.3Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
URL Based Login1.1

Rating Breakdown

Featured Image from URL (FIFU)

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

URL Based Login

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

URL Based Login Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Featured Image from URL (FIFU) or URL Based Login more popular?
Featured Image from URL (FIFU) has 70K+ active installations while URL Based Login 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 URL Based Login?
Featured Image from URL (FIFU) has a 4.6/5 rating from 259 reviews, while URL Based Login has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Featured Image from URL (FIFU) and URL Based Login free?
Featured Image from URL (FIFU) is free and URL Based Login is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Featured Image from URL (FIFU) or URL Based Login?
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 URL Based Login was last updated 11 years ago.

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