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Use Google Libraries vs Responsive Image Maps (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Use Google Libraries

Use Google Libraries

4.4(47)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 8 years ago
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Responsive Image Maps

Responsive Image Maps

4.9(64)

4.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 8 years ago
View Responsive Image Maps

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Responsive Image Maps has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 64 reviews) while Use Google Libraries leads in active installations (10K+ vs 4.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Use Google Libraries has accumulated 748K+ total downloads while Responsive Image Maps has 57K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.4/5Use Google Libraries
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Responsive Image Maps4.9/5
Total Reviews
47Use Google Libraries
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Responsive Image Maps64
Active Installs
10K+Use Google Libraries
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Responsive Image Maps4.0K+
Total Downloads
748K+Use Google Libraries
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Responsive Image Maps57K+
Support Resolution
N/AUse Google Libraries
Responsive Image MapsN/A
Last Updated
8 years agoUse Google Libraries
►
Responsive Image Maps8 years ago
First Released
2008Use Google Libraries
Responsive Image Maps2012
Age
18 yearsUse Google Libraries
Responsive Image Maps14 years
WP Requires
3.4+Use Google Libraries
Responsive Image Maps3.0+
PHP Requires
false+Use Google Libraries
Responsive Image Mapsfalse+
Business Model
FreeUse Google Libraries
Responsive Image MapsFree
Latest Version
1.6.2.3Use Google Libraries
Responsive Image Maps1.4

Rating Breakdown

Use Google Libraries

4.4/5(47 reviews)
5
81%
4
2%
3
2%
2
2%
1
13%

Responsive Image Maps

4.9/5(64 reviews)
5
98%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
2%

Recent Reviews

Use Google Libraries Reviews

by robkipa

Works with some modifications

Since this hasn’t been updated in forever, some modifications are needed to enable the plugin due to version checking. debug.log will show: Not yet qualified with this version of WordPress. Bypass

by rngala

This Plugin is Outdated!

Plugin has not been updated in awhile – 6 years+How to fix: WordPress post edit area – white text white backgroundYou can actually select the white paragraph text to highlight it, and copy-paste it in

by Posandu

Not working anymore

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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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Use Google Libraries or Responsive Image Maps more popular?
Use Google Libraries has 10K+ active installations while Responsive Image Maps has 4.0K+. Use Google Libraries is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Use Google Libraries or Responsive Image Maps?
Use Google Libraries has a 4.4/5 rating from 47 reviews, while Responsive Image Maps has a 4.9/5 rating from 64 reviews.
Are Use Google Libraries and Responsive Image Maps free?
Use Google Libraries is free and Responsive Image Maps is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Use Google Libraries or Responsive Image Maps?
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?
Use Google Libraries was last updated 8 years ago and Responsive Image Maps was last updated 8 years ago.

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