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Featured Image from URL (FIFU) vs On The Fly YouTube Embeds (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
On The Fly YouTube Embeds

On The Fly YouTube Embeds

0(0)

20 active installs

Free

Updated 13 years ago
View On The Fly YouTube Embeds

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 20). Both are free WordPress plugins. Featured Image from URL (FIFU) has accumulated 7.2M+ total downloads while On The Fly YouTube Embeds has 5.2K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.6/5Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
◄
On The Fly YouTube EmbedsN/A
Total Reviews
259Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
◄
On The Fly YouTube Embeds0
Active Installs
70K+Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
◄
On The Fly YouTube Embeds20
Total Downloads
7.2M+Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
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On The Fly YouTube Embeds5.2K+
Support Resolution
67%Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
On The Fly YouTube EmbedsN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoFeatured Image from URL (FIFU)
◄
On The Fly YouTube Embeds13 years ago
First Released
2015Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
On The Fly YouTube Embeds2012
Age
11 yearsFeatured Image from URL (FIFU)
On The Fly YouTube Embeds14 years
WP Requires
5.6+Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
On The Fly YouTube Embeds2.0.2+
PHP Requires
false+Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
On The Fly YouTube Embedsfalse+
Business Model
FreeFeatured Image from URL (FIFU)
On The Fly YouTube EmbedsFree
Latest Version
5.3.3Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
On The Fly YouTube Embeds1.1.3

Rating Breakdown

Featured Image from URL (FIFU)

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

On The Fly YouTube Embeds

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

On The Fly YouTube Embeds Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Featured Image from URL (FIFU) or On The Fly YouTube Embeds more popular?
Featured Image from URL (FIFU) has 70K+ active installations while On The Fly YouTube Embeds 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 On The Fly YouTube Embeds?
Featured Image from URL (FIFU) has a 4.6/5 rating from 259 reviews, while On The Fly YouTube Embeds has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Featured Image from URL (FIFU) and On The Fly YouTube Embeds free?
Featured Image from URL (FIFU) is free and On The Fly YouTube Embeds is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Featured Image from URL (FIFU) or On The Fly YouTube Embeds?
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 On The Fly YouTube Embeds was last updated 13 years ago.

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