Stupid Simple Google Maps
v1.2by erik.wiffin · updated 14 years ago
Allows for the simple embeding of Google Maps in posts.
- Rank
- #42,885
- Down3,398 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 13
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 4K
- 4,021 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Stupid Simple Google Maps at a glance
Stupid Simple Google Maps is a WordPress plugin by erik.wiffin with 10+ active installs, the #42,885 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.2 came out on Feb 5, 2012, more than 14 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.3.2. Among the 189 plugins tagged “maps”, it ranks #112. It was first released in 2011.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 27, 2026, 13 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats11 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Stupid Simple Google Maps |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 13 · +18.2% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 11 |
Rank over time
#42,885 · up 5,288 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #42,885 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #39,487 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #46,231 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #35,933 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #44,517 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #39,915 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #35,423 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #37,277 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #47,757 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #48,173 |
Growth %
Average +1.53% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -7.14% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -3.33% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +15.38% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -7.14% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -6.67% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +36.36% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.2100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.2
- Requires WordPress
- 3.1.2
- Tested up to
- 3.3.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- May 13, 2011
- Last updated
- Feb 5, 2012
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Stupid Simple Google Maps
How many websites use Stupid Simple Google Maps?
Stupid Simple Google Maps is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #42,885 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Stupid Simple Google Maps been downloaded?
4,021 times in total since 2011.
When was Stupid Simple Google Maps last updated?
Version 1.2 came out on Feb 5, 2012 (14 years ago).
Is Stupid Simple Google Maps compatible with the latest WordPress?
Stupid Simple Google Maps’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.3.2, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Stupid Simple Google Maps still maintained?
Its last release was 14 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Stupid Simple Google Maps have?
No one has reviewed Stupid Simple Google Maps on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Stupid Simple Google Maps?
The plugins most like Stupid Simple Google Maps, by the tags they share, are WP Go Maps (300K+), WP Maps (60K+) and Snazzy Maps (30K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 13 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 4K |
| Author | erik.wiffin |
| First released | May 13, 2011 |
| Version | 1.2 |
| Requires WP | 3.1.2 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Feb 5, 2012 |
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