WordPress plugin comparison
Big Blog Map vs Simple Shortcode for Google Maps
At a glance
- Simple Shortcode for Google Maps has more active installs: 3K+, against 10+ for Big Blog Map.
- On a typical day, Simple Shortcode for Google Maps is downloaded about 27 times, Big Blog Map about 1.
- Big Blog Map is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review, against 4.6 from 46 reviews.
- Simple Shortcode for Google Maps was updated more recently: Jun 22, 2026, against Dec 13, 2013 for Big Blog Map.
- Simple Shortcode for Google Maps is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.0.8, against 3.4.2 for Big Blog Map.
- Simple Shortcode for Google Maps has been around longer: since 2012, against 2013 for Big Blog Map.
Line by line
Simple Shortcode for Google Maps leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Big Blog Map |  Simple Shortcode for Google Maps |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #41,917 | #3,756 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 3K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 33 | 738 |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | 4.6(46) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 3.4.2 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×0.72 |
| Last release | 13 years ago | 4 months ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.4 |
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