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Featured Image from URL (FIFU) vs Redirect by Custom Field (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
Redirect by Custom Field

Redirect by Custom Field

4.8(5)

600 active installs

Free

Updated 12 years ago
View Redirect by Custom Field

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Redirect by Custom Field has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 5 reviews) while Featured Image from URL (FIFU) leads in active installations (70K+ vs 600). Both are free WordPress plugins. Featured Image from URL (FIFU) has accumulated 7.2M+ total downloads while Redirect by Custom Field has 22K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.6/5Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
►
Redirect by Custom Field4.8/5
Total Reviews
259Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
◄
Redirect by Custom Field5
Active Installs
70K+Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
◄
Redirect by Custom Field600
Total Downloads
7.2M+Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
◄
Redirect by Custom Field22K+
Support Resolution
50%Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
Redirect by Custom FieldN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoFeatured Image from URL (FIFU)
◄
Redirect by Custom Field12 years ago
First Released
2015Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
Redirect by Custom Field2011
Age
11 yearsFeatured Image from URL (FIFU)
Redirect by Custom Field15 years
WP Requires
5.6+Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
Redirect by Custom Field3.1+
PHP Requires
false+Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
Redirect by Custom Fieldfalse+
Business Model
FreeFeatured Image from URL (FIFU)
Redirect by Custom FieldFree
Latest Version
5.3.3Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
Redirect by Custom Field1.0

Rating Breakdown

Featured Image from URL (FIFU)

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

Redirect by Custom Field

4.8/5(5 reviews)
5
80%
4
20%
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

Redirect by Custom Field Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Featured Image from URL (FIFU) or Redirect by Custom Field more popular?
Featured Image from URL (FIFU) has 70K+ active installations while Redirect by Custom Field has 600. 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 Redirect by Custom Field?
Featured Image from URL (FIFU) has a 4.6/5 rating from 259 reviews, while Redirect by Custom Field has a 4.8/5 rating from 5 reviews.
Are Featured Image from URL (FIFU) and Redirect by Custom Field free?
Featured Image from URL (FIFU) is free and Redirect by Custom Field is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Featured Image from URL (FIFU) or Redirect by Custom Field?
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 Redirect by Custom Field was last updated 12 years ago.

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