WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) vs Responsive Image Maps (2026)

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

WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)

WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)

4.8(3,008)

300K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 weeks ago
View WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
VS
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 WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) leads in active installations (300K+ vs 4.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) has accumulated 26M+ total downloads while Responsive Image Maps has 57K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Responsive Image Maps4.9/5
Total Reviews
3,008WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Responsive Image Maps64
Active Installs
300K+WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Responsive Image Maps4.0K+
Total Downloads
26M+WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Responsive Image Maps57K+
Support Resolution
100%WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Responsive Image MapsN/A
Last Updated
2 weeks agoWP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Responsive Image Maps8 years ago
First Released
2012WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Responsive Image Maps2012
Age
14 yearsWP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Responsive Image Maps14 years
WP Requires
3.5+WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Responsive Image Maps3.0+
PHP Requires
7.0+WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Responsive Image Mapsfalse+
Business Model
FreeWP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Responsive Image MapsFree
Latest Version
10.0.06WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Responsive Image Maps1.4

Rating Breakdown

WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)

4.8/5(3,008 reviews)
5
92%
4
2%
3
1%
2
1%
1
4%

Responsive Image Maps

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

Recent Reviews

WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) Reviews

by kbrazz01

Great Plugin – Excellent Support!

Hi, I recently purchased the pro version of this plugin and it was very easyto set up, I had a minor issue that I wrongly thought it came from the pluginitself or the map provider, thanks to the aweso

by ankash

Great Plugin, Even Better Support!

The plugin is solid, does exactly what we need, and feels genuinely reliable. What really stood out, though, was the support. I recently ran into an issue where a map marker wouldn’t load properly,

by AtDevep

Great plugin and great support!

My go-to plugin whenever I need more customizable maps. The support is top-notch, too. Thank you!

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 WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) or Responsive Image Maps more popular?
WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) has 300K+ active installations while Responsive Image Maps has 4.0K+. WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) or Responsive Image Maps?
WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) has a 4.8/5 rating from 3,008 reviews, while Responsive Image Maps has a 4.9/5 rating from 64 reviews.
Are WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) and Responsive Image Maps free?
WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) is free and Responsive Image Maps is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) 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?
WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) was last updated 2 weeks ago and Responsive Image Maps was last updated 8 years ago.

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