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Maps Widget for Google Maps vs Flexible Map
At a glance
- Maps Widget for Google Maps has more active installs: 20K+, against 7K+ for Flexible Map.
- On a typical day, Maps Widget for Google Maps is downloaded about 73 times, Flexible Map about 27.
- Flexible Map is rated higher: 4.8 out of 5 from 66 reviews, against 4.6 from 512 reviews.
- Flexible Map was updated more recently: Sep 6, 2026, against Aug 16, 2026 for Maps Widget for Google Maps.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
Line by line
Maps Widget for Google Maps leads on 4 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Maps Widget for Google Maps |  Flexible Map |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #1,094 | #2,655 |
| Active installs | 20K+ | 7K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 2.1K | 770 |
| Rating | 4.6(512) | 4.8(66) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 0% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.91 | ×0.82 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.2 | 5.6 |
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