WordPress plugin comparison
Simple Google Maps vs WP Map Block
At a glance
- WP Map Block has more active installs: 20K+, against 10+ for Simple Google Maps.
- On a typical day, WP Map Block is downloaded about 193 times, Simple Google Maps about 1.
- WP Map Block is rated higher: 4.0 out of 5 from 21 reviews, against 1.0 from 1 review.
- WP Map Block was updated more recently: Nov 2, 2026, against Jan 30, 2011 for Simple Google Maps.
- WP Map Block is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 3.1.4 for Simple Google Maps.
- Simple Google Maps has been around longer: since 2011, against 2020 for WP Map Block.
Line by line
WP Map Block leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Simple Google Maps |  WP Map Block |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #47,954 | #1,266 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 20K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 30 | 15K |
| Rating | 1.0(1) | 4.0(21) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 0% |
| Tested up to | 3.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×0.85 |
| Last release | 16 years ago | 6 days ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.4 |
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