WordPress plugin comparison
Simple Google Directions vs WP Go Maps
At a glance
- WP Go Maps has more active installs: 300K+, against 40+ for Simple Google Directions.
- On a typical day, WP Go Maps is downloaded about 1,499 times, Simple Google Directions about 3.
- Simple Google Directions has no reviews yet.
- WP Go Maps was updated more recently: Sep 28, 2026, against Dec 12, 2011 for Simple Google Directions.
- WP Go Maps is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 3.3.2 for Simple Google Directions.
- Simple Google Directions has been around longer: since 2011, against 2012 for WP Go Maps.
Line by line
WP Go Maps leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Simple Google Directions |  WP Go Maps |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #22,479 | #197 |
| Active installs | 40+ | 300K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 52 | 48.9K |
| Rating | No ratings | 4.8(3.1K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 3.3.2 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×1.56 |
| Last release | 15 years ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.0 |
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