WordPress plugin comparison
Very Simple Google Maps vs WP Maps
Very Simple Google Maps
by Michael Aronoff
3K+ installs4.5
WP Maps
by Flipper Code - WordPress Development Company
60K+ installs4.3
At a glance
- WP Maps has more active installs: 60K+, against 3K+ for Very Simple Google Maps.
- On a typical day, WP Maps is downloaded about 589 times, Very Simple Google Maps about 31.
- Very Simple Google Maps is rated higher: 4.5 out of 5 from 17 reviews, against 4.3 from 122 reviews.
- WP Maps was updated more recently: Oct 28, 2026, against Oct 8, 2026 for Very Simple Google Maps.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
Line by line
WP Maps leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric | Very Simple Google Maps | WP Maps |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #3,805 | #670 |
| Active installs | 3K+ | 60K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 1.2K | 37.4K |
| Rating | 4.5(17) | 4.3(122) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 50% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.71 | ×1.18 |
| Last release | 1 month ago | 12 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 | 7.0 |
From WordPress.org's public data, refreshed every night. Downloads are WordPress.org's official daily figures for the last 30 days.
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