Responsive Image Maps
v1.4by Philip Newcomer · updated 9 years ago
Makes image maps responsive by packaging the RWD Image Maps jQuery plugin for use in WordPress.
- Rank
- #3,613
- Up2 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 3,690
- 3K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 58.6K
- 58,625 all-time
- Rating
- 4.9/5
- 64 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Responsive Image Maps at a glance
Responsive Image Maps is a WordPress plugin by Philip Newcomer with 3K+ active installs, the #3,613 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 17 times, 38% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.9 out of 5 from 64 reviews. Version 1.4 came out on Nov 28, 2017, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.1.42. Among the 17 plugins tagged “Image Map”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats378 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Responsive Image Maps |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 18 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 25 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 3,688 · -0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 3,688 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 3,687 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 3,690 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3,683 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3,683 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 3,685 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3,684 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3,689 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3,690 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3,687 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3,689 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3,689 |
Rank over time
#3,613 · up 15 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #3,613 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #3,615 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #3,610 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #3,611 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #3,616 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #3,617 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #3,612 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #3,614 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #3,612 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #3,611 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #3,617 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #3,623 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #3,621 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #3,628 |
Growth %
Average -0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.03% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.04% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.19% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.05% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.03% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.14% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.03% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.08% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.05% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
3K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 4K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 4K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.499%
- v1.31.3%
Rating trend
4.9★★★★★64 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.4
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 4.1.42
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Aug 16, 2012
- Last updated
- Nov 28, 2017
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Responsive Image Maps
How many websites use Responsive Image Maps?
Responsive Image Maps is active on 3K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #3,613 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Responsive Image Maps been downloaded?
58,625 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 17 times. See download stats
When was Responsive Image Maps last updated?
Version 1.4 came out on Nov 28, 2017 (8 years ago). See every release
Is Responsive Image Maps compatible with the latest WordPress?
Responsive Image Maps’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.1.42, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Does Responsive Image Maps have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Responsive Image Maps. See its security record
Is Responsive Image Maps still maintained?
Its last release was 8 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Responsive Image Maps have?
4.9 out of 5 from 64 reviews on WordPress.org. 98% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Responsive Image Maps?
The plugins most like Responsive Image Maps, by the tags they share, are WP Go Maps (300K+), Menu Image, Icons made easy (100K+) and Image Widget (100K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.9
★★★★★
64 reviews
- 5 stars: 63 reviews, 98%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 2%
- Positive
- 98%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 2%1–2★
- About 17 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 5.0.
- Each new 1★ review takes 63 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 3,690 |
| Reported installs | 3K+ |
| Rating | 4.9 |
| Reviews | 64 |
| Total downloads | 58.6K |
| Author | Philip Newcomer |
| First released | Aug 16, 2012 |
| Version | 1.4 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Nov 28, 2017 |
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