Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
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| Metric | Featured Image from URL (FIFU) | WP Photo Album Plus |
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| Rating | 4.6 ★ | ★ 4.7 ★ |
| Total reviews | ★ 262 | 199 |
| Active installs | 70,000+ | 10,000+ |
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| Built for Shopify | — | — |
WP Photo Album Plus edges out Featured Image from URL (FIFU) on rating (4.7★ vs 4.6★), but the gap is small enough that pricing fit and feature differentiation should drive the decision more than the headline number. Featured Image from URL (FIFU) has the larger user base (262 reviews vs 199), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. WP Photo Album Plus's smaller cohort can be an advantage for niche workflows where the bigger app has accumulated bloat. Recommended by store size: small/early-stage merchants who need fast install and low risk should default to WP Photo Album Plus; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Featured Image from URL (FIFU)'s 262-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than WP Photo Album Plus's broader-but-shallower coverage. This verdict is generated from the live marketplace data on this page — rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position all refresh from the canonical WordPress Plugin Directory listing every 24 hours. AppRanks does not accept payment to influence comparison outcomes; the methodology is documented on the About page and applies identically to every pair on the site.
Read each app's audit: Featured Image from URL (FIFU) audit • WP Photo Album Plus audit
| Keyword | Featured Image from URL (FIFU) | WP Photo Album Plus |
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| custom form | #682 | Not ranked |
| live support | Not ranked | #874 |
WP Photo Album Plus has the higher average rating (4.7★ from 199 reviews) compared to Featured Image from URL (FIFU) (4.6★ from 262 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. Featured Image from URL (FIFU) fits better if you prioritize broader integrations; WP Photo Album Plus is the call if you need the higher-rated option. Read both apps' detail pages on AppRanks for the full feature breakdown, install counts, and recent listing changes.
Both apps are one-click installs from the WordPress Plugin Directory marketplace. Featured Image from URL (FIFU) has more onboarding documentation maturity (262 reviews vs 199), which usually translates to better-tested setup wizards and quicker time-to-value. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly — read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for merchant-reported install experience.
Featured Image from URL (FIFU) typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (262 reviews). WP Photo Album Plus aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (199 reviews). Larger review bases generally mean the app has been load-tested at scale — relevant if you're processing high order volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.
Migration support varies by app and category. Featured Image from URL (FIFU) and WP Photo Album Plus both publish their export options on their marketplace listing pages (or in their support docs); some apps offer one-click import from competitors, others require CSV. The fastest check: search "import from WP Photo Album Plus" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
