WP Plugin Vision
Test report

Vision - Interactive image map generator

The WordPress plugin Vision by Avirtum has offered since its release on 2018-11-16 an innovative solution for interactive image editing. With over 3,000+ active installations it has already established itself in the WordPress community. Vision allows images to come to life by enriching them with additional information and links. Its unique selling point is the ability to turn static images into dynamic media that invite users to engage more deeply with the content. This makes it particularly interesting for publishers and bloggers who want to enhance their content with interactive image maps, floor plans, or infographics. The plugin has received a total of 8 reviews and achieved an impressive average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars. The next section goes into more detail about Vision's main features and benefits.

"Really great features, I use it for many images. Recommended, the support is quick."

Features - Diverse interaction possibilities

The WordPress plugin Vision offers a wide range of features that enable users to present their images in innovative ways. In addition to well-known features such as interactive image editing and seamless WordPress integration, another notable feature is the ability to include animations in tooltips. This function ensures that interactive elements appear dynamically and effectively draw the attention of website visitors. Users can choose from over 100 different animation effects to make their content exciting and engaging.

Free Features - Free basic set for interactive content

• Powerful Interface - Drag-and-drop feature enables intuitive positioning and arranging of interactive elements.
• Layers - Clickable markers can be placed on images to link to relevant content.
• Tooltips - Informative tooltips appear when users hover over certain areas of the image.
• Popovers - Detailed information or multimedia content is displayed in prominent popup windows.
• Smart - Advanced algorithms ensure optimal positioning of interactive elements.
• Responsive - Automatic adjustment of size and placement of markers, tooltips and popovers on all devices.
• Animations - Over 100 Show/hide effects for tooltips to captivate the audience.
• Code editors & Customization - Customize the appearance and behavior of interactive elements, including custom CSS and JavaScript options.

License - Free plugin as a comprehensive solution

Vision Interactive is available as a free plugin, making it especially attractive for users who want to use the range of offered features without additional costs. The variety of free features offers high value without requiring a pro version. Users appreciate the flexibility and performance the plugin provides while being able to test and use it without obligation.

"Excellent plugin for creating interactive maps. Intuitive and effective. Thanks!"

Technical details - Insight into how it works

The Vision plugin is technically well thought out to ensure maximum compatibility with WordPress. It gives developers the ability to create interactive image maps with clickable elements such as markers, tooltips and popovers. The interactive components are controlled client-side using JavaScript, providing a smooth and engaging user experience. Rendering is mostly handled via the HTML5 canvas element. This supports a flexible and powerful representation of interactive elements that integrates seamlessly into responsive design. Vision offers developers the capacity to integrate custom CSS and JavaScript to extend functionality according to specific requirements.

System requirements - Benchmarks for operation

To successfully use Vision on a WordPress system, certain system requirements must be observed. The plugin requires at least PHP version 7.4 or higher and supports at least WordPress version 4.6 or higher. It was last tested with WordPress version 6.8.3 or higher which provides a measure of compatibility with current CMS updates. The latest plugin version number is 1.9.9, with the last update in 2025-04, which underlines the continuous development and maintenance of the plugin.

"No issues with compatibility with the latest WordPress versions. Works smoothly and reliably."

Quality - Stability and user-friendliness

The Vision plugin stands out for its high quality in several areas. It is particularly lightweight, optimizing site performance while minimizing resource consumption. This efficiency is also reflected in the high compatibility with which Vision can be seamlessly integrated into a variety of WordPress setups without impacting backend speed. Notably, the plugin's responsive design ensures a consistent and appealing presentation of interactive elements across different devices. These attributes contribute to a consistently positive user experience.

"Really nice features, I use it for many images. Recommended, the support is quick."

Support - Availability and user experiences

Support for the WordPress plugin Vision is rated mostly positively by users, largely due to quick response times to inquiries. Users emphasize that the support team also intervenes actively with helpful solutions in case of compatibility issues with certain tools. A major plus is that support is reachable via various contact options, such as the official support forum and the developer website, is accessible. Experience shows that both technical and custom issues are resolved efficiently and promptly.

"I recently had a small bug and the developer helped quickly to fix the problem."

Rating - Positive response with limited reviews

The WordPress plugin Vision has an impressive average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews received. This high score indicates a predominantly positive user experience, although the number of reviews is relatively small. Users praise the intuitive handling and effectiveness of the plugin, especially regarding the creation of interactive maps and the embedding of additional information directly into images.

"Excellent plugin for creating interactive maps. Intuitive and effective."

However, there are also some notes on potential improvements, as mentioned in one review criticizing the need for updates for certain functions and the lack of an in-app upgrade option.

"However, it requires an update to create more than one image map, but there is no link in the app to upgrade."

Overall, the plugin is highly valued by its users, especially those who need specific applications like interactive image maps. Support is described as quick and helpful, which further increases satisfaction.

"Really nice features, I use it for many images. Recommended, the support is quick."

Criticism - Challenges and need for improvement

Despite the overall positive reviews, there are some points that emerge as criticism of the WordPress plugin Vision. Users have particularly complained about the lack of updates for certain functions. This includes the desire to create more than one image map, which requires an upgrade for which there is no direct upgrade link available in the application. This points to potential improvements in usability and access to advanced features.

Another aspect is the limited roadmap and the lack of information regarding future developments and improvements of the plugin. Users want clearer insights into planned features and developments to better assess which features will be available soon and whether their specific requirements will be considered.

"However, it requires an update to create more than one image map, but there is no link in the app to upgrade."

Conclusion - A versatile tool with room for growth

The WordPress plugin Vision from Avirtum is a powerful tool for creating interactive image maps. It offers a variety of free features that help users make images appealing and informative. The large selection of animation effects and seamless integration into WordPress make it an attractive option for many website owners. Usability and responsive support contribute to the positive response.

Nevertheless, there are some areas that require development, such as flexibility in creating multiple image maps and clearer communication about upcoming updates. Despite these minor shortcomings, Vision remains a valuable plugin for anyone who wants to integrate interactive content into their WordPress pages.