WordPress plugin comparison
SimpleMaps vs Mapster WP Maps
At a glance
- Mapster WP Maps has more active installs: 3K+, against 600+ for SimpleMaps.
- On a typical day, Mapster WP Maps is downloaded about 97 times, SimpleMaps about 9.
- Mapster WP Maps is rated higher: 4.9 out of 5 from 54 reviews, against 4.8 from 10 reviews.
- Mapster WP Maps was updated more recently: Oct 18, 2026, against Aug 4, 2025 for SimpleMaps.
- Mapster WP Maps is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.8.12 for SimpleMaps.
- SimpleMaps has been around longer: since 2013, against 2021 for Mapster WP Maps.
Line by line
Mapster WP Maps leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  SimpleMaps |  Mapster WP Maps |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #8,382 | #3,817 |
| Active installs | 600+ | 3K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 230 | 5.1K |
| Rating | 4.8(10) | 4.9(54) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 6.8.12 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.25 | ×1.08 |
| Last release | 1 year ago | 22 days ago |
| Requires PHP | – | – |
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