WordPress plugin comparison
Maps Widget for Google Maps vs Out of the Block
Maps Widget for Google Maps
by WebFactory
20K+ installs4.6
Out of the Block
by Giorgos Sarigiannidis
800+ installs4.4
At a glance
- Maps Widget for Google Maps has more active installs: 20K+, against 800+ for Out of the Block.
- On a typical day, Maps Widget for Google Maps is downloaded about 74 times, Out of the Block about 28.
- Maps Widget for Google Maps is rated higher: 4.6 out of 5 from 512 reviews, against 4.4 from 8 reviews.
- Out of the Block was updated more recently: Oct 13, 2026, against Aug 16, 2026 for Maps Widget for Google Maps.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Maps Widget for Google Maps has been around longer: since 2012, against 2020 for Out of the Block.
Line by line
Maps Widget for Google Maps leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric | Maps Widget for Google Maps | Out of the Block |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #1,094 | #7,544 |
| Active installs | 20K+ | 800+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 2.2K | 1.3K |
| Rating | 4.6(512) | 4.4(8) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.91 | ×0.67 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 27 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.2 | 8.1 |
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