WordPress plugin comparison
Simple Static Google Maps vs WP Go Maps
At a glance
- WP Go Maps has more active installs: 300K+, against 10+ for Simple Static Google Maps.
- On a typical day, WP Go Maps is downloaded about 1,499 times, Simple Static Google Maps about 2.
- Simple Static Google Maps is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review, against 4.8 from 3,060 reviews.
- WP Go Maps was updated more recently: Sep 28, 2026, against Mar 5, 2016 for Simple Static Google Maps.
- WP Go Maps is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 4.4.34 for Simple Static Google Maps.
- Simple Static Google Maps has been around longer: since 2010, against 2012 for WP Go Maps.
Line by line
WP Go Maps leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Simple Static Google Maps |  WP Go Maps |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #29,493 | #197 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 300K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 44 | 48.6K |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | 4.8(3.1K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 4.4.34 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×1.56 |
| Last release | 10 years ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.0 |
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