WordPress plugin comparison
Simple Map vs WP Go Maps
At a glance
- WP Go Maps has more active installs: 300K+, against 10K+ for Simple Map.
- On a typical day, WP Go Maps is downloaded about 1,499 times, Simple Map about 28.
- WP Go Maps is rated higher: 4.8 out of 5 from 3,060 reviews, against 4.7 from 12 reviews.
- WP Go Maps was updated more recently: Sep 28, 2026, against Mar 11, 2018 for Simple Map.
- WP Go Maps is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 4.9.35 for Simple Map.
Line by line
WP Go Maps leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Simple Map |  WP Go Maps |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #1,627 | #197 |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 300K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 751 | 48.6K |
| Rating | 4.7(12) | 4.8(3.1K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 4.9.35 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×1.56 |
| Last release | 8 years ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.0 |
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