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

Shortener URL Redirect

0(0)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 5 years ago
View Shortener URL Redirect

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 Shortener URL Redirect has 1.1K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.6/5Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
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Shortener URL RedirectN/A
Total Reviews
259Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
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Shortener URL Redirect0
Active Installs
70K+Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
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Shortener URL Redirect10
Total Downloads
7.2M+Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
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Shortener URL Redirect1.1K+
Support Resolution
67%Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
Shortener URL RedirectN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoFeatured Image from URL (FIFU)
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Shortener URL Redirect5 years ago
First Released
2015Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
Shortener URL Redirect2020
Age
11 yearsFeatured Image from URL (FIFU)
Shortener URL Redirect6 years
WP Requires
5.6+Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
Shortener URL Redirect3.7+
PHP Requires
false+Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
Shortener URL Redirect5.2.4+
Business Model
FreeFeatured Image from URL (FIFU)
Shortener URL RedirectFree
Latest Version
5.3.3Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
Shortener URL Redirect1.0.0

Rating Breakdown

Featured Image from URL (FIFU)

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

Shortener URL Redirect

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

Shortener URL Redirect Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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