WordPress plugin comparison
SimpleMaps vs WP Mapbox GL JS Maps
At a glance
- WP Mapbox GL JS Maps has more active installs: 1K+, against 600+ for SimpleMaps.
- On a typical day, WP Mapbox GL JS Maps is downloaded about 13 times, SimpleMaps about 9.
- SimpleMaps is rated higher: 4.8 out of 5 from 10 reviews, against 4.1 from 9 reviews.
- SimpleMaps was updated more recently: Aug 4, 2025, against Nov 7, 2021 for WP Mapbox GL JS Maps.
- SimpleMaps is tested with a newer WordPress: 6.8.12, against 5.4.25 for WP Mapbox GL JS Maps.
- SimpleMaps has been around longer: since 2013, against 2018 for WP Mapbox GL JS Maps.
Line by line
SimpleMaps leads on 4 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  SimpleMaps |  WP Mapbox GL JS Maps |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #8,382 | #6,754 |
| Active installs | 600+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 230 | 321 |
| Rating | 4.8(10) | 4.1(9) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 6.8.12 | 5.4.25 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.25 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 1 year ago | 5 years ago |
| Requires PHP | – | – |
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