WordPress plugin comparison
Basic Google Maps Placemarks vs WP Go Maps Block
At a glance
- WP Go Maps Block has more active installs: 3K+, against 2K+ for Basic Google Maps Placemarks.
- On a typical day, Basic Google Maps Placemarks is downloaded about 27 times, WP Go Maps Block about 26.
- WP Go Maps Block is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 19 reviews, against 4.4 from 51 reviews.
- WP Go Maps Block was updated more recently: Aug 13, 2026, against Mar 31, 2026 for Basic Google Maps Placemarks.
- WP Go Maps Block 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 2024 for WP Go Maps Block.
Line by line
WP Go Maps Block leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Basic Google Maps Placemarks |  WP Go Maps Block |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #4,205 | #3,840 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 3K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 697 | 704 |
| Rating | 4.4(51) | 5.0(19) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 6.9.11 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.53 | ×0.75 |
| Last release | 7 months ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.0 |
From WordPress.org's public data, refreshed every night. Downloads are WordPress.org's official daily figures for the last 30 days.
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