MapHilight for WordPress
MapHilight makes it easy to integrate the javascript needed to make your maps or images interactive. Based on the imagemapster jQuery plugin, MapHilight allows you to customize a hover effect on your maps or images…
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MapHilight for WordPress shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 40+ sites, is rated 4.7/5 and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (40+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 13 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.4 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where MapHilight for WordPress stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| area | >100 |
| map | >100 |
| maphilight | #1 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4.7 from 3 reviews
About MapHilight for WordPress
From the official readme · v0.2Description
MapHilight makes it easy to integrate the javascript needed to make your maps or images interactive. Based on the imagemapster jQuery plugin, MapHilight allows you to customize a hover effect on your maps or images.
Plugin uses jQuery plugin found here : https://github.com/jamietre/imagemapster
Thanks jmcphail for pointing it out on this plugin’s WordPress forum.
Use it in your Posts by adding the following shortcode : [maphilight]
Learn More
Todo
- Interactive map preview in admin
- Add more options for area rendering
Installation
As usual for any wordpress extension, go to “Extensions / Add” in the admin menu and search for “maphilight”. Then click on the “Install Now” link. Activate the extension once it’s installed.
Or you may also get the plugin as a zip file and upload it to your wordpress site by choosing “send” in the “Extension / Add” menu.
Changelog
No upgrade yet...
0.2
- Changed jQuery plugin mahilight for imagemapster. Allowing responsive maps !
0.1
- Initial release
Screenshots
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FAQ
MapHilight for WordPress: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 27, 2026
Is MapHilight for WordPress free?
Yes. MapHilight for WordPress is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is MapHilight for WordPress safe to use in 2026?
MapHilight for WordPress shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 40+ sites, is rated 4.7/5 and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.
How many websites use MapHilight for WordPress?
MapHilight for WordPress is active on 40+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,813 times since it launched in October 2012. It was downloaded 54 times in the last 30 days.
Does MapHilight for WordPress work with WordPress 7.1?
MapHilight for WordPress is officially tested up to WordPress 3.4.2, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was MapHilight for WordPress last updated?
The latest version, 0.2, was released on October 22, 2012 (14 years ago).
Who makes MapHilight for WordPress?
MapHilight for WordPress is developed and maintained by 510crew.
What are the best alternatives to MapHilight for WordPress?
The most popular alternatives to MapHilight for WordPress are Shipping Zones by Drawing f… (600+ installs), Locations and Areas (100+ installs) and Private Area for WordPress (70+ installs).
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