WordPress plugin comparison
MapPress vs Simple Shortcode for Google Maps
MapPress
by chrisvrichardson
30K+ installs4.7
Simple Shortcode for Google Maps
by fullworks
3K+ installs4.6
At a glance
- MapPress has more active installs: 30K+, against 3K+ for Simple Shortcode for Google Maps.
- On a typical day, MapPress is downloaded about 744 times, Simple Shortcode for Google Maps about 27.
- MapPress is rated higher: 4.7 out of 5 from 147 reviews, against 4.6 from 46 reviews.
- MapPress was updated more recently: Nov 7, 2026, against Jun 22, 2026 for Simple Shortcode for Google Maps.
- MapPress is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for Simple Shortcode for Google Maps.
- MapPress has been around longer: since 2009, against 2012 for Simple Shortcode for Google Maps.
Line by line
MapPress leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric | MapPress | Simple Shortcode for Google Maps |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #954 | #3,756 |
| Active installs | 30K+ | 3K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 42.2K | 783 |
| Rating | 4.7(147) | 4.6(46) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.28 | ×0.72 |
| Last release | 2 days ago | 4 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 | 7.4 |
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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