WordPress plugin comparison
MapPress vs Very Simple Google Maps
At a glance
- MapPress has more active installs: 30K+, against 3K+ for Very Simple Google Maps.
- On a typical day, MapPress is downloaded about 744 times, Very Simple Google Maps about 31.
- MapPress is rated higher: 4.7 out of 5 from 147 reviews, against 4.5 from 17 reviews.
- MapPress was updated more recently: Nov 7, 2026, against Oct 8, 2026 for Very Simple Google Maps.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- MapPress has been around longer: since 2009, against 2013 for Very Simple Google Maps.
Line by line
MapPress leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  MapPress |  Very Simple Google Maps |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #954 | #3,802 |
| Active installs | 30K+ | 3K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 42.2K | 1.2K |
| Rating | 4.7(147) | 4.5(17) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.28 | ×0.71 |
| Last release | 3 days ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 | 5.6 |
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