WordPress plugin comparison
Map Block vs Simple Static Google Maps
At a glance
- Map Block has more active installs: 6K+, against 10+ for Simple Static Google Maps.
- On a typical day, Map Block is downloaded about 22 times, Simple Static Google Maps about 2.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- Map Block was updated more recently: Aug 18, 2026, against Mar 5, 2016 for Simple Static Google Maps.
- Map Block is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 4.4.34 for Simple Static Google Maps.
- Simple Static Google Maps has been around longer: since 2010, against 2019 for Map Block.
Line by line
Map Block leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Map Block |  Simple Static Google Maps |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #2,762 | #29,493 |
| Active installs | 6K+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 658 | 44 |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | 5.0(1) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 4.4.34 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.82 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 10 years ago |
| Requires PHP | – | – |
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