WordPress plugin comparison

Simple Shortcode for Google Maps vs WP Google Maps Shortcode

Simple Shortcode for Google Maps

by fullworks

3K+ installs4.6

WP Google Maps Shortcode

by Fahmi Adib

200+ installs4.0

At a glance

Simple Shortcode for Google Maps has more active installs: 3K+, against 200+ for WP Google Maps Shortcode.
On a typical day, Simple Shortcode for Google Maps is downloaded about 27 times, WP Google Maps Shortcode about 4.
Simple Shortcode for Google Maps is rated higher: 4.6 out of 5 from 46 reviews, against 4.0 from 5 reviews.
Simple Shortcode for Google Maps was updated more recently: Jun 22, 2026, against Feb 17, 2015 for WP Google Maps Shortcode.
Simple Shortcode for Google Maps is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.0.8, against 4.2.39 for WP Google Maps Shortcode.
Simple Shortcode for Google Maps has been around longer: since 2012, against 2014 for WP Google Maps Shortcode.

Simple Shortcode for Google Maps leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.

Metric	Simple Shortcode for Google Maps	WP Google Maps Shortcode
Popular rank	#3,755	#12,004
Active installs	3K+	200+
Downloads, last 30 days	754	113
Rating	4.6(46)	4.0(5)
Support threads resolved	–	–
Tested up to	7.0.8	4.2.39
Search multiplier	×0.72	×0.00
Last release	4 months ago	11 years ago
Requires PHP	7.4	–

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