reSmush.it : The original free image… vs Featured Image from URL (FIFU) (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
reSmush.it : The original free image…
100K+ active installs
Free
Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
70K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Featured Image from URL (FIFU) has a higher user rating (4.6/5 from 259 reviews) while reSmush.it : The original free image… leads in active installations (100K+ vs 70K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. reSmush.it : The original free image… has accumulated 3.4M+ total downloads while Featured Image from URL (FIFU) has 7.2M+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | reSmush.it : The original free image… | Featured Image from URL (FIFU) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.3/5 | ► | 4.6/5 |
| Total Reviews | 158 | ► | 259 |
| Active Installs | 100K+ | ◄ | 70K+ |
| Total Downloads | 3.4M+ | ► | 7.2M+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | 50% | |
| Last Updated | 3 months ago | ► | 2 months ago |
| First Released | 2016 | 2015 | |
| Age | 10 years | 11 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.0.0+ | 5.6+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.0.4 | 5.3.3 |
Rating Breakdown
reSmush.it : The original free image…
Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, reSmush.it : The original free image… averaged approximately 247 daily downloads while Featured Image from URL (FIFU) averaged 282.
Recent Reviews
reSmush.it : The original free image… Reviews
super
super
Works like a charm
Install and go, super fast and simple to use. Smushed the hell outta me.
Excelente! Gracias!
Muy útil. Gracias
Featured Image from URL (FIFU) Reviews
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.
it is very good plugins
I use it in several websites.
A must-have that just works
A must-have that just works
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