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Basic Google Maps Placemarks vs Flexible Map
At a glance
- Flexible Map has more active installs: 7K+, against 2K+ for Basic Google Maps Placemarks.
- Flexible Map is rated higher: 4.8 out of 5 from 66 reviews, against 4.4 from 51 reviews.
- Flexible Map was updated more recently: Sep 6, 2026, against Mar 31, 2026 for Basic Google Maps Placemarks.
- Flexible Map is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.9.11 for Basic Google Maps Placemarks.
- Basic Google Maps Placemarks has been around longer: since 2011, against 2012 for Flexible Map.
Line by line
Flexible Map leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Basic Google Maps Placemarks |  Flexible Map |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #4,205 | #2,652 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 7K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 664 | 755 |
| Rating | 4.4(51) | 4.8(66) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 0% |
| Tested up to | 6.9.11 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.53 | ×0.82 |
| Last release | 7 months ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 5.6 |
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