WordPress plugin comparison
Simple Map Locator vs WP Map Block
At a glance
- WP Map Block has more active installs: 20K+, against 10+ for Simple Map Locator.
- On a typical day, WP Map Block is downloaded about 193 times, Simple Map Locator about 5.
- Simple Map Locator has no reviews yet.
- WP Map Block was updated more recently: Nov 2, 2026, against Oct 1, 2025 for Simple Map Locator.
- WP Map Block is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.6.11 for Simple Map Locator.
- WP Map Block has been around longer: since 2020, against 2024 for Simple Map Locator.
Line by line
WP Map Block leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Simple Map Locator |  WP Map Block |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #36,442 | #1,266 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 20K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 142 | 15K |
| Rating | No ratings | 4.0(21) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 0% |
| Tested up to | 6.6.11 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.05 | ×0.85 |
| Last release | 1 year ago | 7 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6.20 | 7.4 |
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