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Featured Image from URL (FIFU) vs Self Shortener (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
Self Shortener

Self Shortener

0(0)

20 active installs

Free

Updated 15 years ago
View Self Shortener

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 Self Shortener has 2.8K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.6/5Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
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Self ShortenerN/A
Total Reviews
259Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
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Self Shortener0
Active Installs
70K+Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
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Self Shortener20
Total Downloads
7.2M+Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
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Self Shortener2.8K+
Support Resolution
67%Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
Self ShortenerN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoFeatured Image from URL (FIFU)
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Self Shortener15 years ago
First Released
2015Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
Self Shortener2010
Age
11 yearsFeatured Image from URL (FIFU)
Self Shortener16 years
WP Requires
5.6+Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
Self Shortener2.8+
PHP Requires
false+Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
Self Shortenerfalse+
Business Model
FreeFeatured Image from URL (FIFU)
Self ShortenerFree
Latest Version
5.3.3Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
Self Shortener0.1.2

Rating Breakdown

Featured Image from URL (FIFU)

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

Self Shortener

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

Self Shortener Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Featured Image from URL (FIFU) or Self Shortener more popular?
Featured Image from URL (FIFU) has 70K+ active installations while Self Shortener 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 Self Shortener?
Featured Image from URL (FIFU) has a 4.6/5 rating from 259 reviews, while Self Shortener has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Featured Image from URL (FIFU) and Self Shortener free?
Featured Image from URL (FIFU) is free and Self Shortener is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Featured Image from URL (FIFU) or Self Shortener?
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 Self Shortener was last updated 15 years ago.

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