Image Hotspot by DevVN vs Nearby Locations (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
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Nearby Locations has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Image Hotspot by DevVN leads in active installations (30K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Image Hotspot by DevVN has accumulated 384K+ total downloads while Nearby Locations has 1.8K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Image Hotspot by DevVN | Nearby Locations | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.3/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 29 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 30K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 384K+ | ◄ | 1.8K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 months ago | ◄ | 8 years ago |
| First Released | 2016 | 2017 | |
| Age | 10 years | 9 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.6+ | 3.3+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 5.6+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.3.0 | 1.1.1 |
Rating Breakdown
Image Hotspot by DevVN
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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
Nearby Locations Reviews
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