WordPress plugin comparison
Google Direction vs WP Go Maps Block
At a glance
- WP Go Maps Block has more active installs: 3K+, against 10+ for Google Direction.
- On a typical day, WP Go Maps Block is downloaded about 26 times, Google Direction about 1.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- WP Go Maps Block was updated more recently: Aug 13, 2026, against Sep 22, 2015 for Google Direction.
- WP Go Maps Block is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 4.3.34 for Google Direction.
- Google Direction has been around longer: since 2015, against 2024 for WP Go Maps Block.
Line by line
WP Go Maps Block leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Google Direction |  WP Go Maps Block |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #42,046 | #3,840 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 3K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 24 | 704 |
| Rating | 5.0(3) | 5.0(19) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 4.3.34 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×0.75 |
| Last release | 11 years ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.0 |
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