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Featured Image from URL (FIFU) vs Upload Url and Path Enabler (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
Upload Url and Path Enabler

Upload Url and Path Enabler

4.3(12)

2.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 10 years ago
View Upload Url and Path Enabler

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 2.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Featured Image from URL (FIFU) has accumulated 7.2M+ total downloads while Upload Url and Path Enabler has 40K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.6/5Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
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Upload Url and Path Enabler4.3/5
Total Reviews
259Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
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Upload Url and Path Enabler12
Active Installs
70K+Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
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Upload Url and Path Enabler2.0K+
Total Downloads
7.2M+Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
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Upload Url and Path Enabler40K+
Support Resolution
67%Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
Upload Url and Path EnablerN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoFeatured Image from URL (FIFU)
◄
Upload Url and Path Enabler10 years ago
First Released
2015Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
Upload Url and Path Enabler2013
Age
11 yearsFeatured Image from URL (FIFU)
Upload Url and Path Enabler13 years
WP Requires
5.6+Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
Upload Url and Path Enabler3.5+
PHP Requires
false+Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
Upload Url and Path Enablerfalse+
Business Model
FreeFeatured Image from URL (FIFU)
Upload Url and Path EnablerFree
Latest Version
5.3.3Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
Upload Url and Path Enabler1.0.4

Rating Breakdown

Featured Image from URL (FIFU)

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

Upload Url and Path Enabler

4.3/5(12 reviews)
5
83%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
17%

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

Upload Url and Path Enabler Reviews

by smyxie

Niiiiiice!

Tiny, but great tool!

by jimyb3

It is a must plugin for me!

I wonder why wordpress do not have already this option, it is a great plugin!

by questionator

Fantastic

The easiest and fastest way to change the upload folders in a blink without messing around with the config file or even phpmyadmin. Meanwhile an old but still a flawlessly working plugin. This

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Featured Image from URL (FIFU) or Upload Url and Path Enabler more popular?
Featured Image from URL (FIFU) has 70K+ active installations while Upload Url and Path Enabler has 2.0K+. 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 Upload Url and Path Enabler?
Featured Image from URL (FIFU) has a 4.6/5 rating from 259 reviews, while Upload Url and Path Enabler has a 4.3/5 rating from 12 reviews.
Are Featured Image from URL (FIFU) and Upload Url and Path Enabler free?
Featured Image from URL (FIFU) is free and Upload Url and Path Enabler is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Featured Image from URL (FIFU) or Upload Url and Path Enabler?
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 Upload Url and Path Enabler was last updated 10 years ago.

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