WordPress plugin comparison
Simple Location vs WP Map Block
At a glance
- WP Map Block has more active installs: 20K+, against 300+ for Simple Location.
- On a typical day, WP Map Block is downloaded about 193 times, Simple Location about 42.
- Simple Location is rated higher: 4.6 out of 5 from 8 reviews, against 4.0 from 21 reviews.
- WP Map Block was updated more recently: Nov 2, 2026, against Oct 30, 2026 for Simple Location.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Simple Location has been around longer: since 2015, against 2020 for WP Map Block.
Line by line
WP Map Block leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Simple Location |  WP Map Block |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #11,117 | #1,266 |
| Active installs | 300+ | 20K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 4.4K | 15K |
| Rating | 4.6(8) | 4.0(21) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 0% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.48 | ×0.85 |
| Last release | 10 days ago | 7 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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