Featured Image from URL (FIFU) vs Simple Lightbox for WordPress (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
70K+ active installs
Free
Simple Lightbox for WordPress
400 active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Simple Lightbox for WordPress has a higher user rating (5/5 from 10 reviews) while Featured Image from URL (FIFU) leads in active installations (70K+ vs 400). Both are free WordPress plugins. Featured Image from URL (FIFU) has accumulated 7.2M+ total downloads while Simple Lightbox for WordPress has 7.3K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Featured Image from URL (FIFU) | Simple Lightbox for WordPress | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.6/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 259 | ◄ | 10 |
| Active Installs | 70K+ | ◄ | 400 |
| Total Downloads | 7.2M+ | ◄ | 7.3K+ |
| Support Resolution | 67% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 months ago | ◄ | 3 months ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2022 | |
| Age | 11 years | 4 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.6+ | 5.9+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 8.0+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 5.3.3 | 3.2.0 |
Rating Breakdown
Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
Simple Lightbox for WordPress
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
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
Simple Lightbox for WordPress Reviews
No reviews yet
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