WordPress plugin comparison
Maps Widget for Google Maps vs WP Go Maps
At a glance
- WP Go Maps has more active installs: 300K+, against 20K+ for Maps Widget for Google Maps.
- On a typical day, WP Go Maps is downloaded about 1,499 times, Maps Widget for Google Maps about 73.
- WP Go Maps is rated higher: 4.8 out of 5 from 3,060 reviews, against 4.6 from 512 reviews.
- WP Go Maps was updated more recently: Sep 28, 2026, against Aug 16, 2026 for Maps Widget for Google Maps.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
Line by line
WP Go Maps leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Maps Widget for Google Maps |  WP Go Maps |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #1,094 | #197 |
| Active installs | 20K+ | 300K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 2.1K | 48.6K |
| Rating | 4.6(512) | 4.8(3.1K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.91 | ×1.56 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.2 | 7.0 |
From WordPress.org's public data, refreshed every night. Downloads are WordPress.org's official daily figures for the last 30 days.
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