WordPress plugin comparison
Geolocation vs Map Block for Google Maps
At a glance
- Map Block for Google Maps has more active installs: 20K+, against 300+ for Geolocation.
- On a typical day, Map Block for Google Maps is downloaded about 63 times, Geolocation about 15.
- Map Block for Google Maps is rated higher: 4.6 out of 5 from 21 reviews, against 4.2 from 10 reviews.
- Geolocation was updated more recently: Oct 20, 2026, against Aug 16, 2026 for Map Block for Google Maps.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Geolocation has been around longer: since 2010, against 2018 for Map Block for Google Maps.
Line by line
Map Block for Google Maps leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Geolocation |  Map Block for Google Maps |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #10,634 | #1,381 |
| Active installs | 300+ | 20K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 1K | 1.9K |
| Rating | 4.2(10) | 4.6(21) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.46 | ×1.07 |
| Last release | 19 days ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 8.3 | 5.2 |
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