WordPress plugin comparison
Very Simple Google Maps vs WP Map Block
At a glance
- WP Map Block has more active installs: 20K+, against 3K+ for Very Simple Google Maps.
- On a typical day, WP Map Block is downloaded about 193 times, Very Simple Google Maps about 31.
- Very Simple Google Maps is rated higher: 4.5 out of 5 from 17 reviews, against 4.0 from 21 reviews.
- WP Map Block was updated more recently: Nov 2, 2026, against Oct 8, 2026 for Very Simple Google Maps.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Very Simple Google Maps has been around longer: since 2013, against 2020 for WP Map Block.
Line by line
WP Map Block leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Very Simple Google Maps |  WP Map Block |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #3,805 | #1,266 |
| Active installs | 3K+ | 20K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 1.2K | 14.8K |
| Rating | 4.5(17) | 4.0(21) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 0% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.71 | ×0.85 |
| Last release | 1 month ago | 7 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 | 7.4 |
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