WordPress plugin comparison
Custom Google Maps vs Map Block for Google Maps
At a glance
- Map Block for Google Maps has more active installs: 20K+, against 10+ for Custom Google Maps.
- On a typical day, Map Block for Google Maps is downloaded about 63 times, Custom Google Maps about 1.
- Custom Google Maps is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review, against 4.6 from 21 reviews.
- Map Block for Google Maps was updated more recently: Aug 16, 2026, against Aug 25, 2017 for Custom Google Maps.
- Map Block for Google Maps is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 4.8.34 for Custom Google Maps.
- Custom Google Maps has been around longer: since 2017, against 2018 for Map Block for Google Maps.
Line by line
Map Block for Google Maps leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Custom Google Maps |  Map Block for Google Maps |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #45,768 | #1,381 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 20K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 41 | 1.9K |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | 4.6(21) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 4.8.34 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×1.07 |
| Last release | 9 years ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 5.2 |
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