MapPress – Free Map Plugin for Google Maps & OpenStreetMap
v2.97.17by chrisvrichardson · updated 1 day ago
Free map plugin: unlimited maps and markers, no API key, no cookies from MapPress. Google Maps, OpenStreetMap & Mapbox. Map blocks, store locators.
- Rank
- #954
- No change0 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 36,000
- 30K+ reported · Medium
- Total downloads
- 5.1M
- 5,062,890 all-time
- Rating
- 4.7/5
- 147 reviews
- Support resolved
- 100%
- 2 of 2 threads, last 2 months
MapPress at a glance
MapPress is a WordPress plugin by chrisvrichardson with 30K+ active installs, the #954 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 551 times, 32% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 4.7 out of 5 from 147 reviews. Version 2.97.17 came out on Nov 7, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 55 plugins tagged “leaflet”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2009.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats40.9K downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | MapPress |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 9,588 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 537 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 2,140 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 9,061 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 544 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 508 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 931 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 557 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 500 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2,247 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 9,180 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 257 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 263 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 310 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 172 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 197 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 424 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 690 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 465 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 234 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 244 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 128 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 142 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 185 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 186 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 240 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 270 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 445 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 154 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 150 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 35,608 · +0.2% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 35,608 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 35,618 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 35,583 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 35,649 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 35,615 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 35,604 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 35,577 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 35,536 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 35,494 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 35,483 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 35,521 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 35,485 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 35,528 |
Rank over time
#954 · up 7 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #954 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #954 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #954 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #954 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #954 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #954 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #954 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #956 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #956 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #956 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #956 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #956 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #956 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #956 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #961 |
Growth %
Average +0.02% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -0.03% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.10% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.09% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.10% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.03% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.08% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.12% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.12% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.03% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.11% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.10% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.12% |
Active installs band
30K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 30K+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 30K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 30K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 30K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 30K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 30K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 30K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 30K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 30K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 30K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 30K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 30K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 30K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 30K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 30K+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- So far:Rank #954 → #954
- New short description
Free map plugin: unlimited maps and markers, no API key, no cookies from MapPress. Google Maps, OpenStreetMap & Mapbox. Map blocks, store locators.
Before
Unlimited maps and markers. Free, no API key, no setup. Google Maps, Leaflet, OpenStreetMap & Mapbox. Map editor, blocks and store locators.
- Tags + mapmapbox
- Released 2.97.17 (was 2.97.16)
- So far:Rank #954 → #954
- Renamed MapPress – Google Maps, OpenStreetMap & Leaflet → MapPress – Free Map Plugin for Google Maps & OpenStreetMap
- Released 2.97.16 (was 2.97.15)
- Rank #956 → #954Downloads +211.3%
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
- Released 2.97.15 (was 2.97.14)
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.9751%
- v2.947.1%
- v2.956.5%
- Other36%
Rating trend
4.7★★★★★147 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.97.17
- Requires WordPress
- 6.3
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 7.0
- First released
- Apr 1, 2009
- Last updated
- Nov 7, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about MapPress
How many websites use MapPress?
MapPress is active on 30K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #954 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has MapPress been downloaded?
5,062,890 times in total since 2009. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 551 times. See download stats
When was MapPress last updated?
Version 2.97.17 came out on Nov 7, 2026 (1 day ago). See every release
Is MapPress compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Does MapPress have known security vulnerabilities?
None that affect the current version. WPVulnerability’s database lists 18 older issues, fixed in earlier versions, so keep MapPress up to date. See its security record
Is MapPress still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 1 day ago. Its authors resolved 2 of the 2 support threads opened in the last two months.
What rating does MapPress have?
4.7 out of 5 from 147 reviews on WordPress.org. 86% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to MapPress?
The plugins most like MapPress, by the tags they share, are WP Maps (60K+), Open User Map (10K+) and Out of the Block (800+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.7
★★★★★
147 reviews
- 5 stars: 126 reviews, 86%
- 4 stars: 11 reviews, 7%
- 3 stars: 2 reviews, 1%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 8 reviews, 5%
- Positive
- 93%4–5★
- Mixed
- 1%3★
- Critical
- 5%1–2★
- About 41 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.8.
- Each new 1★ review takes 12 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 36,000 |
| Reported installs | 30K+ |
| Rating | 4.7 |
| Reviews | 147 |
| Total downloads | 5.1M |
| Author | chrisvrichardson |
| First released | Apr 1, 2009 |
| Version | 2.97.17 |
| Requires WP | 6.3 |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 |
| Last updated | Nov 7, 2026 |
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