Image Hotspot by DevVN vs Carto: Maps for WordPress (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Image Hotspot by DevVN
30K+ active installs
Free
Carto: Maps for WordPress
20 active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Image Hotspot by DevVN has a higher user rating (4.3/5 from 29 reviews) and leads in active installations (30K+ vs 20). Both are free WordPress plugins. Image Hotspot by DevVN has accumulated 384K+ total downloads while Carto: Maps for WordPress has 2.0K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Image Hotspot by DevVN | Carto: Maps for WordPress | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.3/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 29 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 30K+ | ◄ | 20 |
| Total Downloads | 384K+ | ◄ | 2.0K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 months ago | ◄ | 5 years ago |
| First Released | 2016 | 2019 | |
| Age | 10 years | 7 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.6+ | 5.0.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 5.6+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.3.0 | 1.0.4 |
Rating Breakdown
Image Hotspot by DevVN
Carto: Maps for WordPress
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Image Hotspot by DevVN Reviews
Perfert
The best image hotspot
Amazing plugin
Works perfectly with images, text even with different languages
Not responsive!
Currently the world uses the phone more than a computer, if this plugin is not responsive, why use it? it’s useless. It’s a shame because it’s excellent. I hope you can fix it. BR
Carto: Maps for WordPress Reviews
No reviews yet
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