WordPress plugin comparison
Maps Widget for Google Maps vs MapPress
At a glance
- MapPress has more active installs: 30K+, against 20K+ for Maps Widget for Google Maps.
- On a typical day, MapPress is downloaded about 744 times, Maps Widget for Google Maps about 74.
- MapPress is rated higher: 4.7 out of 5 from 147 reviews, against 4.6 from 512 reviews.
- MapPress was updated more recently: Nov 7, 2026, against Aug 16, 2026 for Maps Widget for Google Maps.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- MapPress has been around longer: since 2009, against 2012 for Maps Widget for Google Maps.
Line by line
MapPress leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Maps Widget for Google Maps |  MapPress |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #1,094 | #954 |
| Active installs | 20K+ | 30K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 2.2K | 42.2K |
| Rating | 4.6(512) | 4.7(147) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.91 | ×1.28 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 2 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.2 | 7.0 |
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