# Featured Image from URL (… vs Featured Posts Pro

> Featured Image from URL (… vs Featured Posts Pro compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. Featured Image from URL (FI… comes out ahead, winning 7 of 8 head-to-head checks against Featured Posts Pro.

**Featured Image from URL (FI… comes out ahead, winning 7 of 8 head-to-head checks against Featured Posts Pro.** Choose Featured Image from URL (FI… if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and rating. Choose Featured Posts Pro if you care most about download trend.

| | Featured Image from URL (FIFU) | Featured Posts Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 60K+ ✅ | 100+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 64K ✅ | 97 |
| Download trend | -45.7% | +61.7% ✅ |
| Rating | 4.6/5 ✅ | 4.2/5 |
| Reviews | 264 ✅ | 5 |
| Health score | 91/100 ✅ | 34/100 |
| Last updated | 6 days ago ✅ | 8 years ago |
| Tested up to | WP 7.1.3 ✅ | WP 5.1.27 |
| Support resolved | 89% | — |
| Requires PHP | 8.1+ | Any |
| First released | Oct 2015 | Oct 2016 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, Featured Image from URL (FI… or Featured Posts Pro?
Featured Image from URL (FI… comes out ahead, winning 7 of 8 head-to-head checks against Featured Posts Pro. Choose Featured Image from URL (FI… if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and rating. Choose Featured Posts Pro if you care most about download trend.

### Is Featured Image from URL (FI… more popular than Featured Posts Pro?
Featured Image from URL (FI… is the more popular of the two with 60K+ active installs, compared with 100+ for Featured Posts Pro.

### Can I use Featured Image from URL (FI… and Featured Posts Pro together?
Both plugins cover featured, so most sites only need one. Running two plugins that do the same job can cause conflicts and slow your site down — pick the one that fits best and remove the other.

### Are Featured Image from URL (FI… and Featured Posts Pro free?
Yes. Both are free to download from the official WordPress.org plugin directory. Either may also offer paid upgrades from its developer.


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