Responsive Image Maps vs Active Contour (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Responsive Image Maps has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 64 reviews) and leads in active installations (4.0K+ vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Responsive Image Maps has accumulated 57K+ total downloads while Active Contour has 310.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Responsive Image Maps | Active Contour | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.9/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 64 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 4.0K+ | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 57K+ | ◄ | 310 |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 8 years ago | ► | 9 months ago |
| First Released | 2012 | 2025 | |
| Age | 14 years | 1 year | |
| WP Requires | 3.0+ | 6.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.4 | 1.0 |
Rating
4.9/5Responsive Image Maps
◄Active ContourN/A
Total Reviews
64Responsive Image Maps
◄Active Contour0
Active Installs
4.0K+Responsive Image Maps
◄Active Contour0
Total Downloads
57K+Responsive Image Maps
◄Active Contour310
Support Resolution
N/AResponsive Image Maps
Active ContourN/A
Last Updated
8 years agoResponsive Image Maps
►Active Contour9 months ago
First Released
2012Responsive Image Maps
Active Contour2025
Age
14 yearsResponsive Image Maps
Active Contour1 year
WP Requires
3.0+Responsive Image Maps
Active Contour6.0+
PHP Requires
false+Responsive Image Maps
Active Contour7.4+
Business Model
FreeResponsive Image Maps
Active ContourFree
Latest Version
1.4Responsive Image Maps
Active Contour1.0
Rating Breakdown
Responsive Image Maps
4.9/5(64 reviews)
5
98%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
2%
Active Contour
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Responsive Image Maps Reviews
by kahlidah
Perfect, saved me a lot of time.
I had created an image map with pure html on wordpress, and it was perfect except for the responsive scaling. I thought I was in for a whole redo of it all, but I installed this plug in and all I had
by kavamura
Awesome
It works!
by awalsadja
August 2020 Still Works
This is the one and only such kind of plugin August 2020, WordPress 5.5, still perfect
Active Contour Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Responsive Image Maps or Active Contour more popular?
Responsive Image Maps has 4.0K+ active installations while Active Contour has 0. Responsive Image Maps is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Responsive Image Maps or Active Contour?
Responsive Image Maps has a 4.9/5 rating from 64 reviews, while Active Contour has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Responsive Image Maps and Active Contour free?
Responsive Image Maps is free and Active Contour is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Responsive Image Maps or Active Contour?
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?
Responsive Image Maps was last updated 8 years ago and Active Contour was last updated 9 months ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.