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Featured Image from URL (FIFU) vs Videopack (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
Videopack

Videopack

4.8(63)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 months ago
View Videopack

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Videopack has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 63 reviews) while Featured Image from URL (FIFU) leads in active installations (70K+ vs 10K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Featured Image from URL (FIFU) has accumulated 7.2M+ total downloads while Videopack has 1.1M+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.6/5Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
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Videopack4.8/5
Total Reviews
259Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
◄
Videopack63
Active Installs
70K+Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
◄
Videopack10K+
Total Downloads
7.2M+Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
◄
Videopack1.1M+
Support Resolution
67%Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
VideopackN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoFeatured Image from URL (FIFU)
◄
Videopack2 months ago
First Released
2015Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
Videopack2011
Age
11 yearsFeatured Image from URL (FIFU)
Videopack15 years
WP Requires
5.6+Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
Videopack5.0+
PHP Requires
false+Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
Videopack7.2+
Business Model
FreeFeatured Image from URL (FIFU)
VideopackFree
Latest Version
5.3.3Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
Videopack4.10.5

Rating Breakdown

Featured Image from URL (FIFU)

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

Videopack

4.8/5(63 reviews)
5
94%
4
2%
3
0%
2
0%
1
5%

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

Videopack Reviews

by qhrlysterss

this plugin destroyed

I’ve been using Videopack for a while and it was working perfectly before. However, after the recent update/activation, it no longer shows up when I try to add or link a video in posts or pages. The p

by oshurkov

Отличный плагин!

Сжимает видео, что экономит место Сам создает и добавляет миниатюры к видео Исправляет размерность вертикальным видео. теперь с загрузками видео в блог – полный порядок 👍🏼 спасибо за

by digihulpdienst

Very happy

I am very happy with this plugin to display videos on my site for mobile and desktop.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Featured Image from URL (FIFU) or Videopack more popular?
Featured Image from URL (FIFU) has 70K+ active installations while Videopack has 10K+. 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 Videopack?
Featured Image from URL (FIFU) has a 4.6/5 rating from 259 reviews, while Videopack has a 4.8/5 rating from 63 reviews.
Are Featured Image from URL (FIFU) and Videopack free?
Featured Image from URL (FIFU) is free and Videopack is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Featured Image from URL (FIFU) or Videopack?
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 Videopack was last updated 2 months ago.

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