Featured Image from URL (FIFU) vs My YouTube Channel (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
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 5.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Featured Image from URL (FIFU) has accumulated 7.2M+ total downloads while My YouTube Channel has 476K+. Featured Image from URL (FIFU) has a higher support resolution rate (67% vs 0%).
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Featured Image from URL (FIFU) | My YouTube Channel | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.6/5 | ◄ | 4.4/5 |
| Total Reviews | 259 | ◄ | 39 |
| Active Installs | 70K+ | ◄ | 5.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 7.2M+ | ◄ | 476K+ |
| Support Resolution | 67% | ◄ | 0% |
| Last Updated | 2 months ago | ◄ | 1 year ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2011 | |
| Age | 11 years | 15 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.6+ | 5.3+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 5.3.3 | 3.25.2 |
Rating Breakdown
Featured Image from URL (FIFU)
My YouTube Channel
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Featured Image from URL (FIFU) averaged approximately 282 daily downloads while My YouTube Channel averaged 16.
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
My YouTube Channel Reviews
excellent plugin
My YouTube Channel is an excellent plugin. it displays my YouTube channel in a sleek and customizable way. I would recommend it to anyone.
Отличный плагин
Лично мне, не хватает только комментариев видео.
your plugin is awesome!
I’ve searched for a plugin like this one for ages! Thanks a lot Aleksandar!
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