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Featured Image from URL (FIFU) vs JSM file_get_contents() Shortcode (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)
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JSM file_get_contents() Shortcode

JSM file_get_contents() Shortcode

5(1)

300 active installs

Free

Updated 1 week ago
View JSM file_get_contents() Shortcode

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, JSM file_get_contents() Shortcode has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Featured Image from URL (FIFU) leads in active installations (70K+ vs 300). Both are free WordPress plugins. Featured Image from URL (FIFU) has accumulated 7.2M+ total downloads while JSM file_get_contents() Shortcode has 13K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.6/5Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
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JSM file_get_contents() Shortcode5/5
Total Reviews
259Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
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JSM file_get_contents() Shortcode1
Active Installs
70K+Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
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JSM file_get_contents() Shortcode300
Total Downloads
7.2M+Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
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JSM file_get_contents() Shortcode13K+
Support Resolution
50%Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
JSM file_get_contents() ShortcodeN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoFeatured Image from URL (FIFU)
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JSM file_get_contents() Shortcode1 week ago
First Released
2015Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
JSM file_get_contents() Shortcode2014
Age
11 yearsFeatured Image from URL (FIFU)
JSM file_get_contents() Shortcode12 years
WP Requires
5.6+Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
JSM file_get_contents() Shortcode6.0+
PHP Requires
false+Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
JSM file_get_contents() Shortcode7.4.33+
Business Model
FreeFeatured Image from URL (FIFU)
JSM file_get_contents() ShortcodeFree
Latest Version
5.3.3Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
JSM file_get_contents() Shortcode2.7.1

Rating Breakdown

Featured Image from URL (FIFU)

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

JSM file_get_contents() Shortcode

5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
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

JSM file_get_contents() Shortcode Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Featured Image from URL (FIFU) or JSM file_get_contents() Shortcode more popular?
Featured Image from URL (FIFU) has 70K+ active installations while JSM file_get_contents() Shortcode has 300. 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 JSM file_get_contents() Shortcode?
Featured Image from URL (FIFU) has a 4.6/5 rating from 259 reviews, while JSM file_get_contents() Shortcode has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Featured Image from URL (FIFU) and JSM file_get_contents() Shortcode free?
Featured Image from URL (FIFU) is free and JSM file_get_contents() Shortcode is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Featured Image from URL (FIFU) or JSM file_get_contents() Shortcode?
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 JSM file_get_contents() Shortcode was last updated 1 week ago.

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